Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-4746 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation/DNG/RRC. A user with access could place JavaScript into the web interface, potentially changing what another trusted user sees and exposing credentials during a session.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority application security issue. Prioritize remediation where DNG/RRC supports critical engineering workflows, has broad internal access, or is reachable from less-trusted networks.
Technical view
IBM reports XSS in Rational DOORS Next Generation 6.0.2, 6.0.6, and 6.0.61. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4, with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. Impact is limited confidentiality and integrity loss with changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running the named IBM DNG/RRC versions, especially where many authenticated users can create or edit content in the Web UI.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The vulnerability requires authenticated access and user interaction, reducing urgency but not eliminating risk in collaborative environments.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies XSS and affected versions, but the provided bundle does not include detailed vulnerable fields, patch version, or mitigation text. Avoid assuming exploit paths beyond authenticated Web UI script injection.
Mitigation direction
- Check IBM support advisory and X-Force ID 172885 for official remediation guidance.
- Apply IBM-supported fixes or upgrades if listed by the vendor.
- Limit DNG/RRC access to trusted users while remediation is pending.
- Review user-generated content handling in affected Web UI areas.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation versions in use.
- Confirm whether versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, or 6.0.61 are deployed.
- Review IBM advisory status for patched or supported replacement versions.
- Check application logs for suspicious UI changes or credential prompt reports.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/AC:L/I:L/C:L/PR:L/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/AC:L/I:L/C:L/PR:L/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/AC:L/I:L/C:L/PR:L/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6172635CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-dng-cve20194746-xss (172885)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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