SB2022020604 - Authentication bypass in IBM Security Guardium Insights
Published: February 6, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022020604
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26160)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation when processing data passed via m["aud"]. A remote attacker can pass the []string{} string, which is allowed by the specification, however treated as an empty string and bypass authentication checks.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-security-guardium-insights-is-affected-by-jwt-go-vulnerability-cve-2020-26160/"
- https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-security-guardium-insights-is-affected-by-jwt-go-vulnerability-cve-2020-26160/</a></p><p>
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6552872</p><p><br></p>