A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the legacy IBM and Lenovo System x IMM2 (Integrated Management Module 2), prior to version 5.60, embedded Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) web interface during an internal security review. This vulnerability could allow JavaScript code to be executed in the user's web browser if the user is convinced to visit a crafted URL, possibly through phishing. Successful exploitation requires specific knowledge about the user’s network to be included in the crafted URL. Impact is limited to the normal access restrictions and permissions of the user clicking the crafted URL, and subject to the user being able to connect to and already being authenticated to IMM2 or other systems. The JavaScript code is not executed on IMM2 itself.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 15 products from lenovo, from lenovo, from lenovo and 12 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2020, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2020-09-15T15:15:14.230
2024-11-21T05:38:44.560
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
8.6
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | lenovo | integrated_management_module_2 | < 5.60 | Yes |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_nx360_m5 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x240 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x280_x6 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x3250_m6 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x3500_m5 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x3550_m5 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x3650_m5 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x3750_m4 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x3850_x6 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x3950_x6 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x440 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x480_x6 | - | No |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x880_x6 | - | No |
| Operating System | lenovo | integrated_management_module_2 | < 5.61 | Yes |
| Hardware | lenovo | flex_system_x240_m5 | - | No |
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