CVE-2020-4933 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Jazz Reporting Service versions 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Understanding CVE-2020-4933

IBM Jazz Reporting Service is susceptible to a cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, compromising the system's intended functionality.

What is CVE-2020-4933?

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Jazz Reporting Service versions 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4933

The vulnerability could result in unauthorized users embedding malicious scripts, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive credentials within a trusted session.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4933

IBM Jazz Reporting Service's vulnerability is detailed below:

Vulnerability Description

CVE ID: CVE-2020-4933
CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Exploit Code Maturity: High
User Interaction: Required
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/I:L/UI:R/C:L/S:C/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Jazz Reporting Service
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the Web UI, potentially compromising the system's security.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-4933, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to mitigate the vulnerability.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent malicious script injections.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the IBM Jazz Reporting Service to the latest secure versions.
Implement security measures to detect and prevent cross-site scripting attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to protect the system from known vulnerabilities.