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CVE-2020-4705: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 is vulnera...

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5 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: 187190.

MediumCVSS 4.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition. A highly privileged user could place JavaScript into the Web UI, potentially changing trusted-session behavior and exposing credentials. Business urgency depends on whether affected versions are deployed and who can access the Web UI.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not described as remotely exploitable by unauthenticated attackers, but it affects a sensitive business integration platform where credential disclosure could have operational impact.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4705 affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5. It is an authenticated Web UI XSS with CVSS 3.0 score 4.8, requiring network access, low complexity, high privileges, and user interaction, with changed scope and low confidentiality/integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running the named IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions with the Web UI reachable by privileged users. Internet exposure would raise concern, but the provided sources do not state typical deployment exposure.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS temporal vector includes E:H, but that should not be treated as evidence of active exploitation without a cited source.

Researcher notes

Key constraints are high privileges and user interaction. Validation should focus on affected version confirmation, Web UI reachability, privilege boundaries, and whether IBM’s official remediation has been applied. Do not infer broader IBM product impact from this record alone.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify whether affected IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions are in use.
  • Review the IBM advisory for the supported fix or upgrade path.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted administrative networks and users.
  • Monitor privileged Web UI activity for unexpected script-like content.
  • Prioritize credential rotation if compromise indicators are found.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions and editions.
  • Confirm Web UI exposure paths and access controls.
  • Verify whether IBM’s referenced remediation is applied.
  • Review logs for suspicious privileged Web UI changes.
  • Document compensating controls where remediation is delayed.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/UI:R/S:C/I:L/A:N/PR:H/C:L/RC:C/E:H/RL:O1.72.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4705Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSterling B2B Integrator5.2.0.0, 6.0.3.2Listed
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CWE details

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