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CVE-2020-4306: IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0.0 through 2.0.9 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0.0 through 2.0.9 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: 176735.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0.0 through 2.0.9 has a cross-site scripting flaw in the Web UI. An authenticated user could place JavaScript that changes page behavior and may expose credentials inside a trusted session. This is not a server takeover issue, but it can affect sensitive analytics users and sessions.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation for affected IBM Planning Analytics environments. Prioritize faster if the Web UI is exposed beyond a small trusted administrator group or supports sensitive business planning data.

Technical view

The CVE describes XSS in IBM Planning Analytics Local Web UI. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 176735.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0.0 through 2.0.9, especially where the Web UI is reachable by broad internal user groups or externally accessible users.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, so risk depends on who can access the Web UI and whether they can influence content rendered to others.

Researcher notes

The bundle does not specify the exact vulnerable parameter, payload location, CWE, fixed version, or exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming stored versus reflected XSS beyond the statement that users can embed arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Planning Analytics Local deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM advisory 6213263 for the official fix or maintenance guidance.
  • Upgrade affected 2.0.0 through 2.0.9 instances according to IBM guidance.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted users and networks where possible.
  • Monitor for suspicious session activity or unexpected credential prompts.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any deployment runs Planning Analytics Local 2.0.0 through 2.0.9.
  • Verify whether IBM's official remediation has been applied.
  • Check whether the Web UI is internet-facing or broadly internally accessible.
  • Review access controls for users able to create or alter rendered UI content.
  • Look for anomalous Web UI content changes or session-related security alerts.
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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/S:C/PR:L/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/I:L/C:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

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

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4306Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/S:C/PR:L/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/I:L/C:L/E:H/RL:O/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
IBMPlanning Analytics Local2.0.0, 2.0.9Listed
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