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CVE-2020-4281: IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM DOORS Next Generation (DNG/RRC) 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 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: 176141.

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

Plain-English summary

IBM DOORS Next Generation can let an authenticated user place JavaScript into the web interface. If another user interacts with that content in a trusted session, it could alter page behavior and expose credentials or session data.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority application security issue. It is not presented as actively exploited, but it can affect trusted engineering workflows and credentials if vulnerable versions remain in use.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4281 is a network-reachable cross-site scripting issue in IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation/DNG/RRC versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed IBM DOORS Next Generation versions, especially instances accessible to many authenticated users or integrated engineering teams.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploit maturity is high, but that is not the same as confirmed active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Key constraints are authenticated access, user interaction, and web UI script injection. Validate only with safe, authorized testing methods. The provided bundle does not include specific patched versions or mitigation details beyond IBM advisory references.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM DOORS Next Generation/DNG/RRC deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM advisory guidance for CVE-2020-4281 and apply supported remediation.
  • Prioritize affected internet-accessible or broadly accessible internal instances.
  • Restrict write or content-authoring permissions where business processes allow.
  • Monitor vendor guidance if the deployment cannot be remediated promptly.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether deployed versions match 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, or 7.0.
  • Review configuration and access paths for exposed DNG/RRC web interfaces.
  • Check whether vendor-recommended fixes or mitigations are already applied.
  • Review logs and reports for suspicious stored script or credential-disclosure indicators.
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/S:C/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/AC:L/C:L/AV:N/RL:O/E:H/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/A:N/S:C/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/AC:L/C:L/AV:N/RL:O/E:H/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4281Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/S:C/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/AC:L/C:L/AV:N/RL:O/E:H/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, 6.0.6.1, 7.0Listed
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