Vulnerability identifier: #VU27084

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4428

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
IBM Data Risk Manager
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to sensitive information exposure at the "/albatross/saml/idpSelection" API endpoint that provides unauthenticated users with a valid session identifier. A remote non-authenticated attacker can obtain session identifier, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Data Risk Manager: 2.0.1 - 2.0.4

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External links
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Apr/33

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.