CVE-2020-4865 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4865 affecting IBM Jazz Foundation products, allowing cross-site scripting attacks. Find mitigation steps and affected versions here.
IBM Jazz Foundation products are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session.
Understanding CVE-2020-4865
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products that could allow attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks.
What is CVE-2020-4865?
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products enables the injection of arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, potentially compromising user credentials.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4865
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, allowing attackers to alter the intended functionality of the affected systems and potentially disclose sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4865
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products allows for the execution of cross-site scripting attacks, impacting the security and integrity of the systems.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0
- Rational Rhapsody Design Manager 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Engineering Test Management 7.0.0
- Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Rational Team Concert 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Rational Quality Manager 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Rational DOORS Next Generation 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0
- Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 7.0
- Engineering Workflow Management 7.0, 7.0.2
- Rational Rhapsody Model Manager 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 6.0.2
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability requires low privileges and user interaction, with a high exploit code maturity level.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4865 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM for the affected products and versions.
- Educate users about the risks of executing arbitrary JavaScript code.
- Monitor and restrict user input to prevent malicious script injections.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Jazz Foundation products to address security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security training for developers and administrators to enhance awareness of cross-site scripting risks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates released by IBM to mitigate the CVE-2020-4865 vulnerability.