Vulnerability identifier: #VU48739

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4696

CWE-ID: CWE-384

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sesntive information in the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the session invalidation issue. A remote attacker can obtain sensitive information from the previous session

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S): 1.3.0.1

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186789

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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.