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CVE-2020-4235: IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.17 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.17 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: 175408.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact Web UI can allow an authenticated user to inject JavaScript. If another trusted user interacts with affected UI content, the script could alter page behavior and potentially expose credentials within that session. The business risk is moderate and mainly affects organizations still running the listed 7.1 releases.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate maintenance and exposure-reduction item. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but credential disclosure inside trusted sessions can matter in monitoring and operations environments.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4235 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.17. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4. The vector indicates network access, low complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact deployments running versions 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.17 with the Web UI available to users. Systems not running this product or these versions are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources.

Exploitation context

The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The issue requires a user with some privilege and a separate user interaction, which reduces urgency but does not remove risk in shared operator portals.

Researcher notes

The provided data does not include the vulnerable field, payload conditions, or exact fixed version. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond authenticated Web UI JavaScript injection with user interaction. Use IBM advisory and X-Force entry for product-specific remediation details.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact instances and versions.
  • Check IBM support guidance for the fixed level or official remediation.
  • Prioritize remediation for Web UI instances reachable by many users.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and required users.
  • Review session and credential handling around affected workflows.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any instance runs 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.17.
  • Verify the Web UI is not broadly reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review IBM advisory status against the installed fix pack level.
  • Check logs for unusual Web UI changes or suspicious script-like content.
  • Confirm privileged operators use separate accounts and current browsers.
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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/UI:R/I:L/S:C/C:L/AC:L/PR:L/A:N/AV:N/E:H/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:R/I:L/S:C/C:L/AC:L/PR:L/A:N/AV:N/E:H/RC:C/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4235Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMTivoli Netcool Impact7.1.0, 7.1.0.17Listed
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