CVE-2013-5404 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 10 Dec 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via IFRAME elements in the search feature, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-5404?

CVE-2013-5404 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Ibm Rational Quality Manager, published on 10 Dec 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search implementation in IBM Rational Quality Manager (RQM) 2.0 through 2.0.1.1, 3.x before 3.0.1.6 iFix 1, and 4.x before 4.0.5, as used in Rational Team Concert, Rational Requirements Composer, and other products, allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving an IFRAME element.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5404?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Ibm Rational Quality Manager, Ibm Rational Requirements Composer, Ibm Rational Team Concert.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5404 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2013-5404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gj3g-f445-3rm6.