What is the severity of CVE-2020-4298?

The severity of CVE-2020-4298 is medium.

How does CVE-2020-4298 affect IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

CVE-2020-4298 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM InfoSphere Information Server, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Which versions of IBM InfoSphere Information Server are affected by CVE-2020-4298?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 are affected by CVE-2020-4298.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-4298?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-4298 is CWE-79.

How can I fix CVE-2020-4298 in IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

To fix CVE-2020-4298, apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4298

medium

5.4

CWE

18/5/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-4298: XSS

First published: Mon May 18 2020(Updated: )

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 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: 176475.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Infosphere Information Server	=11.3
Ibm Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	=11.5
Ibm Infosphere Information Server On Cloud	=11.7

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6194775

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4298?
The severity of CVE-2020-4298 is medium.
How does CVE-2020-4298 affect IBM InfoSphere Information Server?
CVE-2020-4298 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM InfoSphere Information Server, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
Which versions of IBM InfoSphere Information Server are affected by CVE-2020-4298?
IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 are affected by CVE-2020-4298.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-4298?
The CWE ID for CVE-2020-4298 is CWE-79.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4298 in IBM InfoSphere Information Server?
To fix CVE-2020-4298, apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM.

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