CVE-2020-4183 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2020-4183

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, compromising the system's integrity.

What is CVE-2020-4183?

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables the injection of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.
Attackers can exploit this flaw to manipulate the system's intended functionality, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive credentials.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4183

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 6.1.
Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information within a trusted session.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4183

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 vulnerability specifics.

Vulnerability Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.1 allows for the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Version: 11.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2020-4183.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Security Guardium to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement web application firewalls to filter and block malicious traffic.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM to promptly address any new vulnerabilities.