CVE-2020-4533 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Jazz Reporting Service versions 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2020-4533

IBM Jazz Reporting Service is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.

What is CVE-2020-4533?

This vulnerability in IBM Jazz Reporting Service versions 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 enables threat actors to embed arbitrary JavaScript code, altering the intended functionality and potentially exposing credentials within a trusted session.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4533

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 6.1, potentially leading to credential exposure and unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4533

Vulnerability Description

Type: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jazz Reporting Service
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising the confidentiality of user credentials.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Educate users about the risks of executing scripts from untrusted sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement content security policies to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes to address the cross-site scripting vulnerability in Jazz Reporting Service versions 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0.