CVE-2020-4733 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-4733 affecting IBM Jazz Foundation products. Understand the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your environment.
IBM Jazz Foundation products are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
Understanding CVE-2020-4733
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products that could allow users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, altering functionality and risking credentials exposure.
What is CVE-2020-4733?
- Vulnerability Type: Cross-Site Scripting
- IBM X-Force ID: 188127
The Impact of CVE-2020-4733
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
- Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- Temporal Score: 5.2 (Medium)
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4733
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Engineering Workflow Management: 7.0, 7.0.1
- Engineering Test Management: 7.0.0
- Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational Quality Manager: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Engineering Lifecycle Optimization: 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational DOORS Next Generation: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational Rhapsody Model Manager: 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 6.0.2
- Rational Rhapsody Design Manager: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1
- Rational Team Concert: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Exploitation Mechanism
- Exploiting the vulnerability allows embedding JavaScript code in the Web UI.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4733 with these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Jazz Foundation products.
- Implement security training for developers and administrators.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates from IBM.