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CVE-2020-4198: IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 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: 174909.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0 has a cross-site scripting flaw. An authenticated user could place JavaScript in the Web UI, potentially changing what another trusted user sees or exposing credentials within that session. This is not listed as KEV and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate operational security item. Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible monitoring consoles because successful abuse could undermine trusted operator sessions and expose credentials.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4198 is a network-reachable XSS issue in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0. CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 174909.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to deployments running IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0. Risk is higher where the Web UI is reachable by many operators, contractors, or less-trusted authenticated users, or where administrative sessions are long-lived.

Exploitation context

The source bundle supports XSS with possible credential disclosure inside a trusted session. It does not provide exploit steps, public exploitation evidence, or KEV listing. The CVSS vector indicates low attack complexity but requires privileges and victim interaction.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE, IBM advisory, and IBM X-Force references. No CWE is provided in the bundle. The affected version is explicitly 8.1.0; do not broaden scope without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 5690840 for the official fixed level or remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM's official fix once the applicable maintenance level is confirmed.
  • Restrict Netcool/OMNIbus GUI access to trusted networks and authenticated users.
  • Review user roles to limit who can create or modify Web UI content.
  • Monitor IBM X-Force entry 174909 for updated vendor guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems running IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0.
  • Confirm whether each instance has IBM's official remediation applied.
  • Review Web UI content fields for unexpected script-like content.
  • Check whether the Web UI is exposed beyond trusted operational networks.
  • Validate that user-supplied content renders safely after remediation.
Prepared
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/C:L/AC:L/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/AV:N/S:C/RL:O/RC:C/E:H

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

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/C:L/AC:L/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/AV:N/S:C/RL:O/RC:C/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4198Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/C:L/AC:L/UI:R/PR:L/I:L/AV:N/S:C/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
IBMTivoli Netcool/OMNIbus8.1.0Listed
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CWE details

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