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CVE-2020-4503: IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 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: 182283.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0 has a web interface flaw that can let an attacker place JavaScript into a trusted user session. If a user interacts with the affected UI, the script could change page behavior and expose credentials. The listed severity is medium, but impact rises where Planning Analytics is broadly accessible.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not listed as known exploited in the provided sources, but credential exposure in a trusted analytics session can create business risk if the Web UI is widely accessible.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4503 is a cross-site scripting issue in IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0. The CVSS 3.0 score is 6.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, changed scope, user interaction required, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 182283.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0, especially deployments with reachable Web UI access. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or state active exploitation. The CVSS vector includes user interaction required, so practical abuse depends on getting a user to interact with affected UI content.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise: the bundle identifies IBM Planning Analytics Local 2.0, XSS behavior, CVSS 6.1, and IBM X-Force ID 182283. No CWE, exploit details, or precise fixed release text are included here, so vendor advisory review is necessary.

Mitigation direction

  • Consult IBM advisory node 6214472 for exact fixed versions and upgrade guidance.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or updates after normal change validation.
  • Restrict Planning Analytics Web UI access to trusted users and networks.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-accessible or widely shared Planning Analytics deployments.
  • Review vendor guidance before relying on compensating controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Planning Analytics Local deployments and confirm version 2.0 presence.
  • Check installed fix level against IBM advisory node 6214472.
  • Confirm whether the Planning Analytics Web UI is externally reachable.
  • Review authentication and web logs for unusual UI activity or credential-related alerts.
  • Use safe vulnerability scanning only; avoid exploit-style payload testing in production.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/AC:L/PR:N/S:C/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/I:L/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-2020-4503Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/AC:L/PR:N/S:C/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/I:L/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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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMPlanning Analytics Local2.0Listed
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