CVE-2020-4316 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Publishing Engine 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 177354.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/177354VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249131PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/177354VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249131PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4316?

CVE-2020-4316 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). IBM Publishing Engine 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to ...

How severe is CVE-2020-4316?

CVE-2020-4316 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4316?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing.