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CVE-2020-4183: IBM Security Guardium 11.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 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: 174739.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 has a Web UI cross-site scripting flaw. Malicious JavaScript could alter page behavior inside a trusted session and potentially expose credentials. The issue is medium severity because user interaction is required and the cited data does not show availability impact or confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a near-term remediation item for Guardium environments, not an emergency unless the Web UI is broadly exposed. The main business risk is credential disclosure from trusted administrative sessions.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4183 is an XSS vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Organizations running IBM Security Guardium 11.1, especially where the Web UI is reachable by administrators or database security teams. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.

Exploitation context

The CVE description says arbitrary JavaScript can be embedded in the Web UI, potentially causing credential disclosure in a trusted session. KEV is false, and the supplied sources do not establish active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS data, IBM advisory reference, and X-Force reference. No CWE is listed in the bundle, and no exploit details or confirmed exploitation are provided.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM's advisory for the official fix or supported workaround.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-accessible or broadly reachable Guardium Web UI instances.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks where feasible.
  • Educate administrators to avoid untrusted links or unexpected Guardium UI prompts.
  • Review session and credential handling around Guardium administrative access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Guardium deployments and confirm any 11.1 instances.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for fixed versions or mitigation guidance.
  • Confirm Web UI exposure paths, including VPN, admin networks, and external access.
  • Check application and access logs for suspicious stored or reflected script content.
  • Verify remediation status after applying IBM-recommended updates or controls.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/AV:N/I:L/AC:L/S:C/PR:N/A:N/UI:R/RL:O/RC:C/E:H2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4183Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMSecurity Guardium11.1Listed
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