CVE-2020-4768: XSS

Published Jan 22, 2021
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Updated

IBM Case Manager 5.2 and 5.3 and IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0 are 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: 188907.

Other sources

IBM Case Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow are 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

7 affected components
IBM Business Automation Workflow>=18.0.0.0<=20.0.0.2
IBM Case Manager>=5.2.0<=5.3.3
IBM Business Automation Workflow<=V18.0.0.x
IBM Business Automation Workflow<=V19.0.0.x
IBM Business Automation Workflow<=V20.0.0.1
IBM Case Manager<=V5.3.x
IBM Case Manager<=V5.2.x

Event History

Jan 22, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4768?

The severity of CVE-2020-4768 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-4768?

IBM Case Manager 5.2 and 5.3, IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0 are affected by CVE-2020-4768.

3

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2020-4768?

CVE-2020-4768 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4768?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4768 by embedding arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.

5

Are there any references or additional information about CVE-2020-4768?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-4768 at the following URLs: [https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188907](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188907) and [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6414377](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6414377).

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