CVE-2020-4525 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4525 affecting IBM Jazz Foundation and Engineering products. Discover the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps for this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
IBM Jazz Foundation and IBM Engineering products are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
Understanding CVE-2020-4525
IBM Jazz Foundation and IBM Engineering products are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
What is CVE-2020-4525?
This vulnerability in IBM products enables users to inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially altering the intended functionality and leading to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4525
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.4, allowing for potential credential exposure and unauthorized access.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4525
IBM Rational Rhapsody Design Manager versions 6.0.2 and 7.0 are affected by this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for the insertion of arbitrary JavaScript code, compromising the integrity of the Web UI and potentially leading to credential exposure.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Rational Rhapsody Design Manager
- Vendor: IBM
- Vulnerable Versions: 6.0.2, 7.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor for any unusual activities that may indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Regularly update and patch IBM products to ensure the latest security measures are in place.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting attacks.
- Implement security protocols to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
IBM has released official fixes to address the cross-site scripting vulnerability in affected versions of Rational Rhapsody Design Manager.