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CVE-2020-4615: IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 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: 184928.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 has a cross-site scripting flaw in its Web UI. A lower-privileged authenticated user could place JavaScript into the interface, which may run in another trusted session and expose credentials or alter displayed behavior. The published severity is medium, not critical, but it matters where the product handles sensitive risk data.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted medium-priority remediation for environments using IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6. Prioritize faster if the Web UI is broadly accessible or used by privileged staff handling sensitive risk data.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4615 affects IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6. The CVSS 3.0 vector is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 184928.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6, especially where the Web UI is reachable by multiple users. The source bundle does not identify other versions or products as affected.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no provided source confirms active exploitation. The vulnerability requires privileges and user interaction, so risk depends on who can access the Web UI and whether trusted users can be induced to view malicious content.

Researcher notes

The source bundle does not include affected endpoints, proof-of-concept details, or exact remediation text. Validation should stay version- and exposure-focused, using IBM advisory 6335281 and X-Force 184928 as the authoritative references.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6335281 for the official remediation path.
  • Upgrade or apply IBM-provided fixes if the advisory specifies them.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks and users.
  • Review exposed sessions or credentials if suspicious Web UI activity exists.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Data Risk Manager deployments and confirm version 2.0.6 presence.
  • Verify whether the IBM Web UI is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review access logs for unusual authenticated Web UI activity.
  • Confirm IBM advisory remediation status in change records.
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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/AV:N/S:C/C:L/AC:L/A:N/UI:R/I:L/PR: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
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/S:C/C:L/AC:L/A:N/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/RC:C/E:H/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4615Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/S:C/C:L/AC:L/A:N/UI:R/I:L/PR: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
IBMData Risk Manager2.0.6Listed
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