CVE-2020-4524 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-4524 affecting IBM Jazz Foundation products. Discover the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps for this cross-site scripting vulnerability.
IBM Jazz Foundation products are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session.
Understanding CVE-2020-4524
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products that could allow attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks.
What is CVE-2020-4524?
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-2020-4524
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with a CVSS base score of 5.4, allowing attackers to alter the intended functionality of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4524
This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows malicious users to embed JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session.
Affected Systems and Versions
- 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
- 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 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
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4524 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Educate users on safe browsing practices to prevent XSS attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch IBM Jazz Foundation products.
- Implement security measures to detect and prevent cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate similar risks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches and security fixes.