CVE-2018-1975

Name: CVE-2018-1975
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-16T15:29:00.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1975 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Rational DOORS Web Access 9.5.1 through 9.5.2.9, and 9.6 through 9.6.1.9 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 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Rational DOORS Web Access 9.5.1 through 9.5.2.9, and 9.6 through 9.6.1.9 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: 153916.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Doors Web Access	>= 9.5.1.0, < 9.5.1.11
Ibm	Rational Doors Web Access	>= 9.5.2.0, < 9.5.2.10
Ibm	Rational Doors Web Access	>= 9.6.0.0, < 9.6.0.9
Ibm	Rational Doors Web Access	>= 9.6.1.0, < 9.6.1.12

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10883198Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153916VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10883198Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153916VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1975?

How severe is CVE-2018-1975?

CVE-2018-1975 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1975?

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Source: NVD / NIST