How severe is CVE-2024-28796?

CVE-2024-28796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28796?

CVE-2024-28796 affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28796?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-28796 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28796 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25882.

When was CVE-2024-28796 published?

CVE-2024-28796 was published on 2024-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28796

CVE-2024-28796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25882
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2024-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM ClearQuest (CQ) 9.1 through 9.1.0.6 is vulnerable to stored 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: 286833.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28796?: IBM ClearQuest (CQ) 9.1 through 9.1.0.6 is vulnerable to stored 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: 286833.
How severe is CVE-2024-28796?: CVE-2024-28796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28796?: CVE-2024-28796 affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28796 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28796 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25882.
When was CVE-2024-28796 published?: CVE-2024-28796 was published on 2024-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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