#VU30276 Cross-site scripting in Planning Analytics Local - CVE-2020-4431

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30276

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4431

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Planning Analytics Local
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. The 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.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.0.9.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Planning Analytics Local: 2.0.0 - 2.0.9

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/180761
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6214472

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.