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CVE-2019-4740: IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.2.

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.2. 6.0.6, and 6.0.61 is 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: 172808.

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

Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4740 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the web interface, potentially affecting another trusted session and exposing credentials. Business risk is moderate, mainly for teams using the affected IBM requirements-management versions.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled but real remediation item. Prioritize faster if DOORS Next is broadly accessible, used by external collaborators, or contains sensitive engineering, requirements, or customer data.

Technical view

The flaw affects IBM DOORS Next Generation/RRC 6.0.2, 6.0.6, and 6.0.61. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4, with network access, low attack complexity, required user interaction, low privileges, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation, also referenced as DNG/RRC, on versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, or 6.0.61.

Exploitation context

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

Researcher notes

Evidence supports authenticated stored or embedded XSS in the web UI with possible credential disclosure in a trusted session. The bundle does not provide payload details, specific vulnerable fields, or a named fixed version.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6172635 for the official fix path.
  • Upgrade affected DNG/RRC deployments according to IBM guidance.
  • Limit access to trusted users until remediation is complete.
  • Monitor for suspicious injected content, unexpected prompts, or session anomalies.
  • Remind users not to trust unexpected credential prompts inside DOORS Next.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM DOORS Next Generation and RRC deployments.
  • Confirm whether versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, or 6.0.61 are present.
  • Check IBM support guidance for fixed or supported replacement versions.
  • Review application content for unauthorized scripts or unusual embedded markup.
  • Verify remediation through normal authenticated web UI testing.
Prepared
Confidence
high
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/UI:R/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/S:C/I:L/PR:L/C:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:R/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/S:C/I:L/PR:L/C:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4740Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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 DOORS Next Generation6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.61Listed
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CWE details

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