CVE-2020-4845 : What You Need to Know

IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0.1 and 4.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2020-4845

IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager versions 3.0.1 and 4.0 are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI.

What is CVE-2020-4845?

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager versions 3.0.1 and 4.0 allows attackers to insert malicious JavaScript code, compromising the integrity of the system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4845

This vulnerability could result in the alteration of intended functionality, potentially leading to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4845

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Cross-Site Scripting
CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/S:C/I:L/AV:N/UI:R/A:N/AC:L/PR:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:H

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 3.0.1, 4.0

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM
Monitor for any unusual activities or unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Security Key Lifecycle Manager
Conduct security training to educate users on identifying and preventing XSS attacks

Patching and Updates

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