Vulnerability identifier: #VU22969

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4214

CWE-ID: N/A

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM SmartCloud Analytics
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can intercept the transmission and obtain information from the cookie in clear text.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM SmartCloud Analytics: 1.3.1 - 1.3.5

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159185
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1110171

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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.