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CVE-2020-4297: 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: 176474.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-4297 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation. A user with access to the web UI could embed JavaScript that changes what other trusted-session users see or do, with potential credential disclosure. It is medium severity, not a system takeover by itself.

Executive priority

Handle as a moderate priority for engineering and product security teams using IBM DNG/RRC. The issue can expose credentials inside trusted sessions, but the evidence indicates authentication and user interaction are required, and the bundle does not confirm active exploitation.

Technical view

IBM DNG/RRC versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 are affected. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with network attack vector, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation versions with the web UI enabled. The vulnerability appears most relevant where authenticated project users can submit or modify content that other users later view in a trusted browser session.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. IBM X-Force rates exploit maturity as high in the CVSS vector, but no exploit details are provided here. Treat this as plausible web-app abuse requiring low privileges and user interaction.

Researcher notes

The source bundle identifies XSS but does not provide CWE mapping, affected CPEs, exploit technique, or exact fixed versions. Avoid assuming broader IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management exposure unless vendor documentation confirms it. Validation should focus on version inventory, permission review, and vendor remediation mapping.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory for official remediation; fixed builds are not named in the bundle.
  • Apply IBM-provided updates or mitigations once confirmed for the deployed version.
  • Limit DNG/RRC web UI access to trusted authenticated users.
  • Monitor affected instances for unexpected script content or UI behavior.
  • Prioritize review of projects with broad contributor permissions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Rational DOORS Next Generation DNG/RRC deployments and versions.
  • Confirm whether versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, or 7.0 are present.
  • Review user roles that can create or edit web UI content.
  • Check IBM advisory and X-Force entry for current remediation status.
  • Look for stored suspicious JavaScript in user-editable project content.
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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/C:L/AV:N/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/AC:L/S:C/A: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/C:L/AV:N/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/AC:L/S:C/A: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-2020-4297Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/AV:N/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/AC:L/S:C/A: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
Weakness

CWE details

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