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CVE-2020-4295: 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: 176408.

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

Plain-English summary

IBM DOORS Next Generation has a medium-severity cross-site scripting flaw. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the web interface, potentially changing what another user sees or exposing credentials inside a trusted session. The sources identify affected versions but do not include active exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority application security issue. It is not listed as KEV in the provided data, but credential exposure inside trusted engineering sessions can matter for organizations relying on DOORS for requirements management.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4295 affects IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation/DNG/RRC 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where affected IBM DNG/RRC versions are reachable by users who can create or edit content in the web UI. Internet exposure increases concern, but the source bundle does not confirm default deployment exposure.

Exploitation context

The vulnerability requires a logged-in low-privilege user and user interaction. The source bundle marks KEV as false and does not provide evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector includes high exploit-code maturity, but no exploit details are provided here.

Researcher notes

The bundle does not name a CWE, patch version, or detailed remediation. Analysis should stay tied to IBM advisory 6235162 and X-Force 176408. Avoid assuming exploit availability beyond the CVSS temporal signal.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6235162 for official fixes or configuration guidance.
  • Upgrade or remediate affected DNG/RRC versions according to IBM guidance.
  • Restrict DNG/RRC access to trusted authenticated users where possible.
  • Review permissions for users who can create or edit web UI content.
  • Monitor for unexpected script-like content or suspicious UI changes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM DNG/RRC deployments and record exact versions.
  • Flag versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0.
  • Confirm whether affected instances are internet-facing or internally restricted.
  • Review IBM X-Force ID 176408 and IBM advisory status.
  • Check whether remediation from IBM has been applied.
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/S:C/A:N/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/AC:L/UI:R/RC:C/RL:O/E:H

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/S:C/A:N/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/AC:L/UI:R/RC:C/RL:O/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4295Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
Weakness

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