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CVE-2018-1408: IBM Rational Team Concert 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Rational Team Concert 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 138446.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-1408 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Rational Team Concert. A logged-in user could embed JavaScript in the web interface, potentially affecting another trusted session and exposing credentials. It is medium severity, but important where RTC stores sensitive engineering or project information.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority application security fix. It is not listed as actively exploited, but it could expose credentials inside a trusted development platform. Prioritize systems with broad access or sensitive project data.

Technical view

IBM Rational Team Concert 5.0 through 5.0.2 and 6.0 through 6.0.5 allow arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4, with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. Impact is limited confidentiality and integrity with changed scope.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Rational Team Concert versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, or 6.0 through 6.0.5. Risk is higher when RTC is reachable by many internal users or external partners.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector includes exploit maturity as high, but that is not the same as verified active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Do not assume all IBM CLM or Jazz products are affected; the provided data names Rational Team Concert only. The bundle does not provide fixed version numbers, so remediation details should come from IBM advisory and X-Force records.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Rational Team Concert instances and versions.
  • Review IBM advisory 10716507 and X-Force 138446 for vendor remediation.
  • Apply IBM-provided updates or configuration guidance where available.
  • Limit RTC web access to trusted users and networks.
  • Review sessions and logs for suspicious Web UI content changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm no RTC instance runs affected versions listed in the CVE.
  • Verify IBM remediation guidance has been applied to each instance.
  • Check that untrusted Web UI input renders inert after remediation.
  • Review access controls for users who can create or edit Web UI content.
  • Document affected assets, owners, remediation status, and residual risk.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1408Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/S:C/UI:R/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMRational Team Concert5.0, 5.0.2, 5.0.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.0.3, 6.0.4, 6.0.5Listed
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