CVE-2008-5330

IBM Rational ClearCase <7.0.0.4-7.0.1.3 - XSS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-5330. PoCs published by IBM.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in IBM Rational ClearCase by injecting a malicious script via unsanitized input in the URL. The provided URL triggers an arbitrary JavaScript alert, confirming the vulnerability.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web interface in ClearCase RWP server in IBM Rational ClearCase 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.4, and 7.0.1.1-RATL-RCC-IFIX02 and possibly other 7.0.1 versions before 7.0.1.3, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO of a URI associated with a VOB page.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by IBM · textwebappsmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32631

The exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in IBM Rational ClearCase by injecting a malicious script via unsanitized input in the URL. The provided URL triggers an arbitrary JavaScript alert, confirming the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM Rational ClearCase prior to 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A victim must click on a crafted URL
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3330
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32957
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_aixapar
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK70972
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021295
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32574
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46983

Scores

EPSS 0.0173
EPSS Percentile 74.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (7)
ibm/rational_clearquest 7.0.0.0
ibm/rational_clearquest 7.0.0.1
ibm/rational_clearquest 7.0.0.2
ibm/rational_clearquest 7.0.0.3
ibm/rational_clearquest 7.0.1
ibm/rational_clearquest 7.0.1.1
ibm/rational_clearquest 7.0.1.2
Published Dec 05, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026