CVE-2018-1659

Name: CVE-2018-1659
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-25T15:29:00.893+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1659 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 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. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 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: 144885.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	>= 5.0, <= 5.0.2
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	>= 6.0, <= 6.0.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144885VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731511Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144885VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731511Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1659?

How severe is CVE-2018-1659?

CVE-2018-1659 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1659?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST