CVE-2020-4578: XSS

Published Sep 9, 2020
·
Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 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: 184433.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server 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

15 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=7.0.0.0<=7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.5.5
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Sep 9, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4578.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4578?

The severity of CVE-2020-4578 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2020-4578?

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are affected by CVE-2020-4578.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-4578?

CVE-2020-4578 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-4578?

To fix CVE-2020-4578, update IBM WebSphere Application Server to a version that is not vulnerable.

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