CVE-2020-4560 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4560 affecting IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4. Understand the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerability.
IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session.
Understanding CVE-2020-4560
IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
What is CVE-2020-4560?
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 allows malicious users to inject JavaScript code into the Web UI, compromising the system's security.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4560
The vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, such as credentials, within a trusted session, posing a significant security risk.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4560
IBM Financial Transaction Manager 3.2.4 vulnerability details and impact.
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- Description: Allows embedding of arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Financial Transaction Manager
- Vendor: IBM
- Version: 3.2.4
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: Required
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4560 and enhancing security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Educate users on safe browsing practices
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software
- Implement web application firewalls
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM