CVE-2020-4530

Name: CVE-2020-4530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-15T14:15:14.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4530 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Business Automation Workflow C.D.0 and IBM Business Process Manager 8.0, 8.5, and 8.6 are 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 Business Automation Workflow C.D.0 and IBM Business Process Manager 8.0, 8.5, and 8.6 are 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: 182714.

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	Business Automation Workflow	< 20.0.0.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	>= 8.0.0.0, < 8.0.1.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.7.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.6.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182714VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6332417Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182714VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6332417Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4530?

How severe is CVE-2020-4530?

CVE-2020-4530 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-2020-4530?

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