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CVE-2020-4541: IBM Jazz Reporting Service 7.0 and 7.0.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Jazz Reporting Service 7.0 and 7.0.1 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: 183039.

MediumCVSS 6.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Jazz Reporting Service 7.0 and 7.0.1 have a cross-site scripting flaw. An attacker could get JavaScript to run inside the trusted web interface, potentially exposing credentials from a user session. It is not listed as CISA KEV, so the bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a medium-priority remediation item for environments using affected IBM reporting services. Prioritize faster action if JRS is exposed externally, used by administrators, or handles sensitive development and reporting data.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4541 is a network-reachable XSS issue in IBM Jazz Reporting Service 7.0 and 7.0.1. CVSS 3.0 is 6.1 with low attack complexity, required user interaction, no privileges required, scope changed, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 183039.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Jazz Reporting Service 7.0 or 7.0.1. Risk is higher where the web UI is reachable by untrusted users or where privileged users access attacker-controlled links or content while authenticated.

Exploitation context

The source bundle supports XSS with potential credential disclosure in a trusted session. The CVSS vector marks exploit maturity as high, but the bundle does not include exploit details or confirm active exploitation. It is not listed in CISA KEV.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force entry. No CWE is listed in the bundle. Do not assume broader IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management exposure beyond Jazz Reporting Service 7.0 and 7.0.1.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Jazz Reporting Service deployments and identify 7.0 or 7.0.1 instances.
  • Review IBM advisory 6257577 and IBM X-Force 183039 for vendor remediation.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrade guidance once confirmed from vendor sources.
  • Restrict access to the JRS web UI to trusted networks and users.
  • Warn users against opening untrusted links while authenticated to JRS.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm the installed IBM Jazz Reporting Service version on each deployment.
  • Check whether affected JRS web interfaces are internet-accessible or broadly reachable.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for the exact fixed level.
  • Verify remediation by confirming the service is no longer version 7.0 or 7.0.1.
  • Review logs and reports for suspicious script-like content or unusual credential activity.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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/C:L/UI:R/A:N/I:L/PR:N/AV:N/S:C/AC:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C2.82.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4541Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMJazz Reporting Service7.0, 7.0.1Listed
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CWE details

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