CVE-2020-4680: XSS

Published Oct 7, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 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: 186426.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium 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

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Security Guardium=11.2
IBM Security Guardium<=11.0
IBM Security Guardium<=11.1
IBM Security Guardium<=11.2

Event History

Oct 7, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Oct 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4680?

CVE-2020-4680 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4680?

To remediate CVE-2020-4680, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Security Guardium that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

3

What are the effective versions to mitigate CVE-2020-4680?

Versions of IBM Security Guardium after 11.2 should be used to mitigate the CVE-2020-4680 vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2020-4680?

CVE-2020-4680 affects users of IBM Security Guardium versions 11.2 and prior, which could be exploited for cross-site scripting attacks.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4680?

CVE-2020-4680 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows embedding of arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI.

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