CVE-2009-3730

IBM Rational RequisitePro 7.1.0 - Cross-Site Scripting via ReqWeb Help Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2009-3730. PoCs published by IBM.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ReqWebHelp by crafting malicious URIs that inject JavaScript code. The PoC includes example URIs that trigger alert pop-ups, confirming the vulnerability.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the ReqWeb Help feature (aka the Web Client Help system) in IBM Rational RequisitePro 7.1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the operation parameter to ReqWebHelp/advanced/workingSet.jsp, or the (2) searchWord, (3) maxHits, (4) scopedSearch, or (5) scope parameter to ReqWebHelp/basic/searchView.jsp.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by IBM · textwebappsjsp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10094

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ReqWebHelp by crafting malicious URIs that inject JavaScript code. The PoC includes example URIs that trigger alert pop-ups, confirming the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ReqWebHelp (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must follow a malicious URI
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by IBM · textwebappsjsp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33293

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Rational RequisitePro by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code via unsanitized input parameters in the searchView.jsp page. The PoC uses script tags to trigger an alert dialog, proving the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM Rational RequisitePro 7.10
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable web application
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by IBM · textwebappsjsp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33292

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Rational RequisitePro by injecting arbitrary JavaScript code via the 'operation' parameter in the URL. The PoC triggers an alert dialog, proving the vulnerability exists.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM Rational RequisitePro 7.10
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable IBM Rational RequisitePro instance · User interaction to visit the crafted URL
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/59088
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/37052
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2958
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36721
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_aixapar
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK83895
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/59089

Scores

EPSS 0.0345
EPSS Percentile 87.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
ibm/rational_requisitepro 7.1.0
Published Oct 20, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026