CVE-2020-4530 : What You Need to Know

IBM Business Automation Workflow C.D.0 and IBM Business Process Manager 8.0, 8.5, and 8.6 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2020-4530

IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager versions are susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-4530?

CVE-2020-4530 is a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI of IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager, potentially compromising the integrity of the system and leading to credential exposure.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4530

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with a CVSS base score of 5.4, allowing attackers to manipulate the intended functionality of the affected systems and potentially disclose sensitive credentials.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4530

IBM Business Automation Workflow C.D.0 and IBM Business Process Manager 8.0, 8.5, and 8.6 are affected by this vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability enables malicious users to insert unauthorized JavaScript code into the Web UI, altering system behavior and potentially leading to credential exposure within a trusted session.

Affected Systems and Versions

Business Process Manager 8.0
Business Process Manager 8.5
Business Process Manager 8.6
Business Automation Workflow C.D.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit, with low privileges required and a high exploit code maturity level.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate action is necessary to secure the affected systems and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes 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 the systems to protect against known vulnerabilities.
Implement security measures such as input validation to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes to address the vulnerability. Ensure timely application of these patches to secure the systems.