CVE-2020-4698 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Business Process Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2020-4698

IBM Business Process Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 8.5, 8.6, 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0 are affected by a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-4698?

This vulnerability allows attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising user credentials within a trusted session.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4698

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 6.4 (Medium)
Exploit Code Maturity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
User Interaction: None
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/S:C/C:L/AV:N/PR:L/A:N/UI:N/I:L/RC:C/E:H/RL:O

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4698

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially leading to credential exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Business Process Manager 8.5, 8.6
IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious JavaScript code into the affected applications' Web UI.

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 the affected systems to prevent future vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to minimize the risk of XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running IBM Business Process Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow are updated with the latest security patches.