What is CVE-2020-4198?

CVE-2020-4198 is a vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 that allows for cross-site scripting.

How does the vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 allow for cross-site scripting?

The vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4198?

The severity of CVE-2020-4198 is medium, with a severity value of 5.4.

How can the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker embedding malicious JavaScript code in the Web UI.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-4198?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for the vulnerability. Users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4198

medium

5.4

CWE

2/3/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-4198: XSS

First published: Mon Mar 02 2020(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 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: 174909.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Tivoli Netcool\/omnibus	=8.1.0
	<=8.1.x

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/5690840

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4198?
CVE-2020-4198 is a vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 that allows for cross-site scripting.
How does the vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 allow for cross-site scripting?
The vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4198?
The severity of CVE-2020-4198 is medium, with a severity value of 5.4.
How can the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker embedding malicious JavaScript code in the Web UI.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-4198?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for the vulnerability. Users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI.

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