CVE-2020-4741: XSS

Published Oct 9, 2020
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.5 and 11.7 is vulnerable to stored 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: 188197.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to stored 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 componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.5

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-2020-4741?

CVE-2020-4741 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for credential disclosure through stored cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4741?

To fix CVE-2020-4741, apply the appropriate patches provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.5 and 11.7.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-4741?

CVE-2020-4741 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.5 and 11.7.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4741?

CVE-2020-4741 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows injection of arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-4741?

The potential impacts of CVE-2020-4741 include unauthorized access to user credentials and altered functionality of the IBM InfoSphere Information Server.

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