CVE-2020-4557 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-4557 affecting IBM Business Automation Workflow & Process Manager. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Understanding CVE-2020-4557
IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What is CVE-2020-4557?
CVE-2020-4557 is a vulnerability that allows users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI of IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager, potentially compromising the system's security.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4557
The vulnerability could lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session, impacting the confidentiality and integrity of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4557
The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS base score of 5.4, indicating a medium severity level.
Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0, and IBM Business Process Manager versions 8.5 and 8.6.
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0
- IBM Business Process Manager 8.5, 8.6
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.
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Regularly update and patch the software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.
- Implement security measures to detect and prevent XSS attacks.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing regularly.
- Stay informed about security advisories and updates from IBM.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the affected systems are updated with the latest security patches and fixes provided by IBM.