Vulnerability identifier: #VU69436
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-614
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM CICS TX Standard
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
IBM CICS TX Advanced
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive cookie values.
The vulnerability exists due to IBM CICS TX does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting the web application via insecure HTTP protocol and intercept sensitive cookie values.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6833164
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/229449
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6833158
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.