CVE-2020-4916

Name: CVE-2020-4916
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-04T14:15:13.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4916 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3 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 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3 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: 191390.

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

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Pak System	>= 2.3.0.0, < 2.3.3.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191390VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6393554Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191390VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6393554Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4916?

How severe is CVE-2020-4916?

CVE-2020-4916 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4916?

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