CVE-2020-4541: XSS

Published Aug 7, 2020
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Updated

IBM Jazz Reporting Service 7.0 and 7.0.1 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: 183039.

Other sources

IBM Jazz Reporting Service 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

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Jazz Reporting Service=7.0
IBM Jazz Reporting Service=7.0.1
IBM Jazz Reporting Service<=7.0.1
IBM Jazz Reporting Service<=7.0

Event History

Aug 7, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4541?

CVE-2020-4541 is a vulnerability in IBM Jazz Reporting Service that allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-4541?

CVE-2020-4541 has a severity value of 6.1, which is considered medium.

3

How can I fix CVE-2020-4541?

To fix CVE-2020-4541, you should apply the necessary patch provided by IBM. You can download the patch from the IBM Fix Central website.

4

What is the affected software version?

IBM Jazz Reporting Service versions 7.0 and 7.0.1 are affected by CVE-2020-4541.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2020-4541?

The CWE for CVE-2020-4541 is CWE-79, which corresponds to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

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