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CVE-2020-4153: IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 174269.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0 contain a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the interface, potentially affecting another trusted session and exposing credentials. Business urgency depends on whether these versions are deployed and who can access the management UI.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate priority for affected security-management systems. Schedule remediation promptly, because credential exposure inside a trusted administrative session can raise operational risk despite the medium CVSS score.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4153 is a network-reachable XSS issue in IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4 with low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force ID is 174269.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 or 5.5.0, especially where the Web UI is reachable by many internal users or broad network segments.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a low-privileged authenticated user and victim interaction in the Web UI.

Researcher notes

The bundle identifies XSS and credential-disclosure potential but does not provide the exact vulnerable parameter, patch version, or workaround details. Avoid assuming broader QRadar product exposure beyond IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 and 5.5.0.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM QRadar Network Security 5.4.0 or 5.5.0 deployments.
  • Review IBM advisory 6514403 for the official fix or remediation.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrators and management networks.
  • Reduce unnecessary low-privilege access to the QRadar Network Security Web UI.
  • Monitor IBM X-Force entry 174269 for vendor updates.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm product and version through asset inventory or the administrative interface.
  • Verify whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Check that Web UI access is not broadly exposed.
  • Review logs for suspicious authenticated UI changes or script-like stored content.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/S:C/AC:L/C:L/I:L/AV:N/PR:L/UI:R/RL:O/E:H/RC:C

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/S:C/AC:L/C:L/I:L/AV:N/PR:L/UI:R/RL:O/E:H/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4153Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/S:C/AC:L/C:L/I:L/AV:N/PR:L/UI:R/RL:O/E:H/RC:C

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMQRadar Network Security5.4.0, 5.5.0Listed
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