CVE-2020-4251
Last modified
CVE-2020-4251 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.8 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. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.8 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: 175489.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Api Connect | >= 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.8.8 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175489VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209125Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175489VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6209125Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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