CVE-2020-4705 : What You Need to Know

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2020-4705

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.

What is CVE-2020-4705?

CVE-2020-4705 is a vulnerability that allows users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially altering the intended functionality and leading to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4705

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4.8, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate the application's behavior and compromise sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4705

This section provides more in-depth technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator allows for cross-site scripting, enabling the insertion of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: High
Exploit Code Maturity: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4705 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Educate users about the risks of executing arbitrary JavaScript code.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Sterling B2B Integrator to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement security measures to detect and block cross-site scripting attacks.

Patching and Updates

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