CVE-2020-4987
CVE-2020-4987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Flashsystem 900 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ibm Flashsystem 900 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-4987?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2020-4987?
- CVE-2020-4987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-4987 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-4987?
- CVE-2020-4987 affects Ibm Flashsystem 900 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-4987?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-4987 published?
- CVE-2020-4987 was published on 2021-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192702
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6449280
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:flashsystem_900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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