CVE-2020-4268

Name: CVE-2020-4268
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-15T16:15:17.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4268 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 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 QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 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-ForceID: 175841.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.3.0, < 7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.3.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175841VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189639Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175841VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6189639Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4268?

How severe is CVE-2020-4268?

CVE-2020-4268 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4268?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST