CVE-2020-4977

Name: CVE-2020-4977
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-02T21:15:07.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4977 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing is vulnerable to stored 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 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing is vulnerable to stored 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: 192470.

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

0.50%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Collaborative Lifecycle Management	6.0.6
Ibm	Collaborative Lifecycle Management	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Management	7.0
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Management	7.0.1
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Management	7.0.2
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights	7.0
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights	7.0.1
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Engineering Insights	7.0.2
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	7.0
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	7.0.1
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	7.0.2
Ibm	Engineering Test Management	7.0.0
Ibm	Engineering Test Management	7.0.1
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	6.0.6
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	7.0
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	7.0.1
Ibm	Rational Doors Next Generation	7.0.2
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	6.0.6
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Quality Manager	6.0.6
Ibm	Rational Quality Manager	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Removable Media Manager	6.0.6
Ibm	Removable Media Manager	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Removable Media Manager	7.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192470VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6457739Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192470VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6457739Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4977?

How severe is CVE-2020-4977?

CVE-2020-4977 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4977?

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