CVE-2020-4740: XSS

Published Oct 9, 2020
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.5 and 11.7 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 188150.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.

IBM

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7

Event History

Oct 9, 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-2020-4740?

CVE-2020-4740 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for HTML injection that can be leveraged by attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4740?

To fix CVE-2020-4740, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server 11.5 and 11.7.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-4740?

CVE-2020-4740 affects users of IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.5 and 11.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4740?

CVE-2020-4740 is an HTML injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute malicious code in victims' web browsers.

5

Is CVE-2020-4740 an exploitable vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2020-4740 is exploitable, as it allows attackers to inject malicious HTML that executes in the context of the affected site.

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