CVE-2020-4768 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Case Manager 5.2 and 5.3 and IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2020-4768

This CVE involves cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in IBM Case Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow.

What is CVE-2020-4768?

CVE-2020-4768 is a security vulnerability that allows users to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI of IBM Case Manager and IBM Business Automation Workflow, potentially compromising the intended functionality and leading to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4768

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with a CVSS base score of 4.4. It requires low privileges and user interaction but has a high exploit code maturity, potentially allowing attackers to execute harmful actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4768

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Case Manager 5.2 and 5.3 and IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0 allows for cross-site scripting attacks, enabling the injection of malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0
IBM Case Manager versions 5.2 and 5.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability requires network access and user interaction to exploit, with a high attack complexity and low privileges needed.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4768 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM for the affected versions of IBM Case Manager and Business Automation Workflow.
Educate users about the risks of executing arbitrary JavaScript code in web applications.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent cross-site scripting attacks.
Monitor and restrict user input to prevent the injection of malicious code.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes to mitigate the risk of cross-site scripting attacks.