CVE-2020-4755: XSS

Published Oct 16, 2020
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Updated

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.2 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: 188595.

Other sources

IBM Spectrum Scale 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 Spectrum Scale>5.0.0.0<=5.0.5.2
IBM Spectrum Scale<=5.0.0 -  5.0.5.2

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Oct 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4755.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4755?

The severity of CVE-2020-4755 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-4755?

The affected software for CVE-2020-4755 is IBM Spectrum Scale version 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.2.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-4755?

CVE-2020-4755 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-2020-4755?

To fix CVE-2020-4755, it is recommended to apply the necessary patch or upgrade to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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