#VU28365 Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI) - CVE-2020-4233

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28365

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4233

CWE-ID: N/A

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI)
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the application fails to set the secure flag for the session cookie in SSL mode. By intercepting its transmission within an HTTP session, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to capture the cookie and obtain sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI): 5.2.6

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175360
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207912

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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.