What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Content Navigator vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM Content Navigator vulnerability is CVE-2021-20550.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20550?

The severity of CVE-2021-20550 is medium (5.4).

How does this vulnerability impact IBM Content Navigator?

This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM Content Navigator, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

How can I fix the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Content Navigator?

Apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM to fix the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Content Navigator.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 199168](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199168) and [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6447143).

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CVE-2021-20550

medium

5.4

CWE

23/4/2021

26/4/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-20550: XSS

First published: Fri Apr 23 2021(Updated: )

IBM Content Navigator 3.0.CD 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: 199168.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Content Navigator	=3.0.0
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
	<=3.0CD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Content Navigator vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this IBM Content Navigator vulnerability is CVE-2021-20550.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20550?
The severity of CVE-2021-20550 is medium (5.4).
How does this vulnerability impact IBM Content Navigator?
This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM Content Navigator, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
How can I fix the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Content Navigator?
Apply the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM to fix the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Content Navigator.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [IBM X-Force ID: 199168](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199168) and [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6447143).

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