CVE-2020-4987 json
The IBM FlashSystem 900 user management GUI is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting in code versions 1.5.2.8 and prior and 1.6.1.2 and…
published 2021-05-04 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-26234
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 42%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The IBM FlashSystem 900 user management GUI is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting in code versions 1.5.2.8 and prior and 1.6.1.2 and prior. 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.
Patch / fix
- ibm flashsystem_900_firmware 1.5.2.9, 1.6.1.3
Exploit prediction
0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 6.4 | CVSS:3.0/A:N/UI:N/S:C/AC:L/I:L/PR:L/AV:N/C:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 5.4 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| CNA | 3.0 | 6.4 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.5 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Affected products
- IBM FlashSystem 900
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/6449280
vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/192702
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-4987
- NVD CVE-2020-4987
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