CVE-2020-5004 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-5004 affecting IBM Jazz Foundation products. Understand the impact, affected systems, and mitigation strategies to prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
IBM Jazz Foundation products are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
Understanding CVE-2020-5004
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products that could allow users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, altering intended functionality.
What is CVE-2020-5004?
- Vulnerability Type: Cross-Site Scripting
- IBM X-Force ID: 192957
The Impact of CVE-2020-5004
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- Exploit Code Maturity: High
- User Interaction: Required
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5004
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Allows embedding arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI
- Potential credentials disclosure within a trusted session
Affected Systems and Versions
- Rational Team Concert: 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Rational Quality Manager: 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Engineering Test Management: 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
- Engineering Workflow Management: 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
- Rational DOORS Next Generation: 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
- Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager: 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
- Engineering Lifecycle Optimization: 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI
- Alters the behavior of the application leading to potential data exposure
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-5004 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Educate users on safe browsing practices
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Jazz Foundation products
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM
- Implement patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities