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CVE-2020-4252: 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: 175490.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation/RRC versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, and 6.0.61 can allow cross-site scripting in the web UI. A user could embed JavaScript that runs inside another trusted session, potentially exposing credentials or changing what the user sees or does.

Executive priority

Handle as a moderate priority for teams using affected IBM requirements-management systems. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but it can affect trusted sessions and credentials, so remediation should be scheduled promptly.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4252 is a network-reachable XSS issue in IBM DNG/RRC. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. Availability impact is not indicated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations still running IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation/RRC 6.0.2, 6.0.6, or 6.0.61 with the web UI available to users.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. IBM X-Force tracks the issue as ID 175490. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires privileges and user interaction.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE, IBM advisory, and IBM X-Force metadata. The bundle does not identify a specific vulnerable parameter, exploit procedure, or named fixed version. Validate exposure through product version and vendor guidance rather than exploit testing.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6172635 for the supported fix or mitigation.
  • Upgrade or remediate affected DNG/RRC versions per IBM guidance.
  • Restrict DNG/RRC web UI access to trusted networks and users.
  • Review and remove suspicious user-supplied content in affected projects.
  • Increase monitoring for unusual DNG/RRC session or credential activity.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM DNG/RRC deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Verify whether versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, or 6.0.61 are present.
  • Confirm IBM advisory guidance has been applied to affected systems.
  • Review web UI content areas for unexpected embedded script behavior.
  • Check access logs for suspicious authenticated activity around DNG/RRC.
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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/I:L/PR:L/C:L/S:C/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/AC:L/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

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/I:L/PR:L/C:L/S:C/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/AC:L/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-2020-4252Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:L/PR:L/C:L/S:C/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/AC:L/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 DOORS Next Generation6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.61Listed
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CWE details

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