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Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Engineering InsightsApplication · Ibm

CVE-2020-5004

MEDIUM · 5.4 CVSS v3.1 Published 2021-07-28
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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58/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
IBM Jazz Foundation products are 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: 192957.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

IBM Jazz Foundation products contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web UI. Attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript code that executes within the context of trusted user sessions, potentially leading to credential disclosure or session hijacking.

MitigationApply IBM's security patch for CVE-2020-5004. Until patched, implement output encoding and input validation as compensating controls. Review user-generated content handling in the affected Jazz interfaces.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Engineering InsightsApplication
Affected:= 7.0= 7.0.1= 7.0.2
Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On PremisesApplication
Affected:all versions
Engineering Test ManagementApplication
Affected:= 7.0.0= 7.0.1= 7.0.2
Engineering Workflow ManagementApplication
Affected:= 7.0= 7.0.1= 7.0.2
Rational Collaborative Lifecycle ManagementApplication
Affected:= 6.0.2= 6.0.6= 6.0.6.1
Rational Doors Next GenerationApplication
Affected:= 6.0.6= 6.0.6.1= 7.0= 7.0.1= 7.0.2
Rational Engineering Lifecycle ManagerApplication
Affected:= 6.0.2= 6.0.6= 6.0.6.1
Rational Quality ManagerApplication
Affected:= 6.0.6= 6.0.6.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify the installed IBM Jazz product
    Access the Jazz application web interface and navigate to the About section (typically via the user menu or Help > About). Alternatively, check the installation directory for version files or check the admin console for product version information.
    Affected if The product is one of: Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights, Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On Premises, Engineering Test Management, Engineering Workflow Management, Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management, Rational Doors Next Generation, Rational Engineering Li
  2. Confirm the exact version number
    Locate the precise version string in the About dialog, installation manifest, or admin interface. Record the full version (e.g., 7.0.1, 6.0.6.1).
    Affected if A specific version match is required for accurate assessment.
  3. Compare installed version against affected ranges
    Match your confirmed version to the affected list: Engineering Insights 7.0 through 7.0.2; Engineering Test Management 7.0.0 through 7.0.2; Engineering Workflow Management 7.0 through 7.0.2; Rational CLM 6.0.2, 6.0.6, or 6.0.6.1; Rational Doors Next Generation 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, or 7.0 through 7.0.2; Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 6.0.2, 6.0.6, or 6.0.6.1; Rational Quality Manager 6.0.6 or 6.0.6.1; or any version of Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On Premises.
    Affected if The installed version exactly matches any version listed in the affected products and versions.
  4. Verify Web UI is accessible
    Confirm that the Jazz web interface is enabled and accessible to users. The vulnerability exists in the Web UI component.
    Affected if The Web UI is enabled and users can interact with it.
  5. Check for evidence of XSS exploitation
    Review server logs and application audit trails for suspicious script injection patterns in user-generated fields, artifacts, or comments. Look for encoded or obfuscated JavaScript payloads in content that could indicate attempted exploitation.
    Affected if Unusual script tags or JavaScript code are found embedded in user content fields or artifacts.

Your environment is affected if you are running any of the listed IBM Jazz products at the specific versions specified and the Web UI is enabled.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply IBM's security patch for CVE-2020-5004. Until patched, implement output encoding and input validation as compensating controls. Review user-generated content handling in the affected Jazz interfaces.

Fix this in Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Engineering Insights Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation12.0 h
  • Testing8.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
28.0 hours of engineering $4,880
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