Vulnerability identifier: #VU27085

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4429

CWE-ID: CWE-521

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability exists due to application is using default credentials of "a3user:idrm" for user with access to SSH and sudo commands and does not require obligatory password change for this account upon first login.A remote attacker can abuse this account to gain unauthorized access to the application.

Note, despite the case being described in the IBM documentation this is a security vulnerability that should be addresses by forcing users to change default passwords rather than writing about it in manuals.

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

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Data Risk Manager: 2.0.1 - 2.0.6

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.