CVE-2020-4707: XSS

Published Aug 3, 2021
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Updated

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.11 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: 187370.

Other sources

IBM API Connect 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

2 affected components
IBM API Connect<=IBM API Connect V5.0.0.0-5.0.8.11
IBM API Connect>=5.0.0.0<=5.0.8.11

Event History

Aug 3, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4707?

The severity of CVE-2020-4707 is medium (5.4).

2

How does CVE-2020-4707 affect IBM API Connect?

CVE-2020-4707 affects IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.11.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2020-4707?

CVE-2020-4707 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-4707?

To fix CVE-2020-4707, upgrade to a version of IBM API Connect that is not affected or apply the necessary security patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4707?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4707 on the IBM X-Force ID page (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187370) and the IBM support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6477840).

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