CVE-2020-4705

Name: CVE-2020-4705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-16T17:15:14.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4705 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 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 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 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: 187190.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling B2b Integrator	>= 5.2.0.0, <= 5.2.6.5
Ibm	Sterling B2b Integrator	>= 6.0.0.0, <= 6.0.3.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187190VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6368013Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187190VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6368013Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4705?

How severe is CVE-2020-4705?

CVE-2020-4705 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4705?

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