What is the severity of CVE-2020-4997?

CVE-2020-4997 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4997?

To remediate CVE-2020-4997, apply the latest patch provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

What impact does CVE-2020-4997 have on my system?

CVE-2020-4997 allows attackers to embed arbitrary JavaScript code, which can lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session.

Which versions of IBM InfoSphere are affected by CVE-2020-4997?

CVE-2020-4997 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

Is CVE-2020-4997 related to cross-site scripting?

Yes, CVE-2020-4997 is specifically a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-4997

medium

5.4

CWE

1/4/2021

5/4/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2020-4997: XSS

First published: Thu Apr 01 2021(Updated: )

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 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: 192914

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer	=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Analyzer	<=11.7

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6437247

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4997?
CVE-2020-4997 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4997?
To remediate CVE-2020-4997, apply the latest patch provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.
What impact does CVE-2020-4997 have on my system?
CVE-2020-4997 allows attackers to embed arbitrary JavaScript code, which can lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session.
Which versions of IBM InfoSphere are affected by CVE-2020-4997?
CVE-2020-4997 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.
Is CVE-2020-4997 related to cross-site scripting?
Yes, CVE-2020-4997 is specifically a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4997?
CVE-2020-4997 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4997?
To remediate CVE-2020-4997, apply the latest patch provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.
What impact does CVE-2020-4997 have on my system?
CVE-2020-4997 allows attackers to embed arbitrary JavaScript code, which can lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session.
Which versions of IBM InfoSphere are affected by CVE-2020-4997?
CVE-2020-4997 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.
Is CVE-2020-4997 related to cross-site scripting?
Yes, CVE-2020-4997 is specifically a cross-site scripting vulnerability.