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CVE-2020-4323: IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 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: 177514.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 has a cross-site scripting flaw in its Web UI. If triggered, malicious JavaScript could run inside a trusted session and potentially expose credentials. The issue is medium severity, but it matters because the product stores sensitive secrets.

Executive priority

Treat as a near-term remediation item for any affected secrets-management deployment. It is not described as actively exploited, but credential exposure inside a trusted session creates meaningful business risk.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4323 is an XSS vulnerability in IBM Security Secret Server 10.7. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Secret Server version 10.7, especially where the Web UI is reachable by users or administrators who manage secrets.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector requires user interaction, and impact centers on JavaScript execution in a trusted Web UI session.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse beyond IBM and CVE records. Do not broaden affected versions beyond 10.7 from this bundle. Focus validation on Web UI input handling, trusted-session impact, and whether IBM's referenced remediation is present.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory guidance for CVE-2020-4323.
  • Apply IBM's official fix or supported update for affected 10.7 deployments.
  • Limit access to the Secret Server Web UI until remediation is complete.
  • Monitor for suspicious Web UI content or credential-access anomalies.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Secret Server deployments and confirm version 10.7 exposure.
  • Verify the IBM advisory remediation is installed or the product is upgraded.
  • Review application logs for unusual saved content or script-like entries.
  • Use safe application testing to confirm user input renders without script execution.
Prepared
Confidence
high
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/PR:N/UI:R/I:L/A:N/AC:L/C:L/S:C/AV:N/RC:C/E:H/RL:O

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/PR:N/UI:R/I:L/A:N/AC:L/C:L/S:C/AV:N/RC:C/E:H/RL:O2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4323Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Secret Server10.7Listed
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