CVE-2020-4182: XSS

Published Jun 2, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 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: 174738.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium 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.

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Security Guardium=11.1
IBM Security Guardium<=10.5
IBM Security Guardium<=10.6
IBM Security Guardium<=11.0
IBM Security Guardium<=11.1

Event History

Jun 2, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jun 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?

An attacker needs to cause a user to interact with malicious JavaScript embedded in the Guardium Web UI. The attack requires user interaction but does not require prior privileges.

2

What could happen if exploitation succeeds?

The injected script can alter intended Web UI functionality and may disclose credentials from a trusted user session. The CVSS vector indicates impacts to confidentiality and integrity, with no availability impact stated.

3

Which Guardium version is identified as affected?

The provided information specifically identifies IBM Security Guardium 11.1. No other versions are stated.

4

What remediation is available?

A patch is available. Apply the vendor-provided fix referenced in the IBM support material.

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