CVE-2020-4520: XSS

Published May 31, 2021
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Updated

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to inject malicious HTML code that when viewed by the authenticated victim would execute the code. IBM X-Force ID: 182395.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.0
NetApp OnCommand Insight

Event History

May 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Cognos Analytics vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM Cognos Analytics vulnerability is CVE-2020-4520.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4520?

The severity of CVE-2020-4520 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-4520 impact IBM Cognos Analytics?

CVE-2020-4520 allows a remote attacker to inject malicious HTML code that when viewed by the authenticated victim would execute the code.

4

Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2020-4520?

IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0 and 11.1.0 are affected by CVE-2020-4520.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2020-4520?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-4520 at the following references: IBM X-Force ID: 182395 (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182395), NetApp Advisory NTAP-20210622-0004 (https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210622-0004/), and IBM Support Node (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6451705).

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