#VU48742 CVS Injection in Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) - CVE-2020-4627

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48742

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4627

CWE-ID: CWE-94

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 inject arbitrary code into CSV files.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can inject arbitrary code into a CSV file.

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
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185367
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6372538

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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.