CVE-2020-8340: XSS

Published Sep 15, 2020
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Updated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the legacy IBM and Lenovo System x IMM2 (Integrated Management Module 2), prior to version 5.60, embedded Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) web interface during an internal security review. This vulnerability could allow JavaScript code to be executed in the user's web browser if the user is convinced to visit a crafted URL, possibly through phishing. Successful exploitation requires specific knowledge about the user’s network to be included in the crafted URL. Impact is limited to the normal access restrictions and permissions of the user clicking the crafted URL, and subject to the user being able to connect to and already being authenticated to IMM2 or other systems. The JavaScript code is not executed on IMM2 itself.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Lenovo Integrated Management Module 2<5.60
Lenovo Flex System Nx360 M5
Lenovo Flex System X240
Lenovo Flex System X280 X6
Lenovo Flex System X3250 M6
Lenovo Flex System X3500 M5
Lenovo Flex System X3550 M5
Lenovo Flex System X3650 M5
Lenovo Flex System X3750 M4
Lenovo Flex System X3850 X6
Lenovo Flex System X3950 X6
Lenovo Flex System X440
Lenovo Flex System X480 X6
Lenovo Flex System X880 X6
Lenovo Integrated Management Module 2<5.61
Lenovo Flex System X240 M5

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to IMM2 firmware version 5.60 (or newer) for the following System x products. - x240, Machine Types: 7162, 2588 - x440, Machine Type 7167, 2590 - x3750 M4, Machine Type: 8753 - x3250 M6, Machine type 3633, 3943 - nx360 M5, Machine type 5465, 5467 - x280/x480/x880 X6 , Machine Type 7196, 4258 - x3850 X6 and x3950 X6, Machine type 6241 - x3550 M5, Machine Type 5463, 8869 - x3650 M5, Machine Type 5462, 8871 - x3500 M5, Machine Type 5464, 5478 Upgrade to IMM2 firmware version 5.61 (or newer) for the following System x products. - x240 M5, Machine Types: 9532, 2591

Event History

Sep 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8340?

CVE-2020-8340 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8340?

To mitigate CVE-2020-8340, upgrade the Integrated Management Module 2 to version 5.60 or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-8340?

The affected product is the Lenovo Integrated Management Module 2 prior to version 5.60.

4

Can CVE-2020-8340 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2020-8340 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's session, potentially leading to data theft.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-8340?

Yes, a patch is available in the form of an upgrade to version 5.60 or later of the Integrated Management Module 2.

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