CVE-2020-4516: XSS

Published Sep 4, 2020
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Updated

IBM Business Process Manager 8.5, 8.6 and IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0 are 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: 182371.

Other sources

IBM Business Process Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow 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

38 affected components
IBM Business Automation Workflow=18.0.0.0
IBM Business Automation Workflow=18.0.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=18.0.0.2
IBM Business Automation Workflow=19.0.0.0
IBM Business Automation Workflow=19.0.0.1
IBM Business Automation Workflow=19.0.0.2
IBM Business Automation Workflow=19.0.0.3
IBM Business Automation Workflow=20.0.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.0.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.5.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.5.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.1
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.6.2
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201606
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201606
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201609
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201609
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201612
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201612
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201703
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201703
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201706
IBM Business Process Manager=8.5.7.0-cf201706
IBM Business Process Manager=8.6.0.0
IBM Business Process Manager=8.6.0.0
IBM Business Automation Workflow<=V20.0V19.0V18.0
IBM Business Process Manager<=V8.6V8.5

Event History

Sep 4, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability of CVE-2020-4516?

The vulnerability of CVE-2020-4516 is cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

Which versions of IBM Business Process Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow are affected by CVE-2020-4516?

IBM Business Process Manager versions 8.5 and 8.6, and IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0 are affected by CVE-2020-4516.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-4516?

The severity rating of CVE-2020-4516 is medium with a score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in IBM Business Process Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow?

To fix the vulnerability in IBM Business Process Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow, apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4516?

More information about CVE-2020-4516 can be found on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.

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