Security readout for executives and security teams
IBM Rational DOORS Web Access has a cross-site scripting issue that can let an authenticated user place JavaScript into the web interface. If another trusted user interacts with that content, the script could alter the UI or expose credentials within that session. Exposure is most likely where IBM Rational DOORS Web Access is reachable by project users and runs affected 9.5.1, 9.5.2, 9.6.0, or 9.6.1 builds listed by the sources. Treat as a moderate-priority remediation item for environments where DOORS supports regulated engineering, safety, or product requirements work. It is not cited as actively exploited, but credential exposure inside trusted sessions can still create business risk. Mitigation focus: Check IBM advisory ibm10883198 for the official fix or workaround.; Upgrade affected DOORS Web Access deployments per IBM guidance.; Limit DWA access to trusted networks and users while remediation is pending..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/I:L/C:L/S:C/PR:L/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U
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CVSS:3.0/UI:R/I:L/C:L/S:C/PR:L/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/I:L/C:L/S:C/PR:L/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-dwa-cve20181975-xss (153916)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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