Vulnerability Description
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 2.4.3.2, and 2.4.2 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 3.4.3, and 3.4.2 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 181482.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Sterling External Authentication Server | 2.4.2.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling Secure Proxy | 3.4.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181482VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249317Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249331Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181482VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249317Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249331Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-4462?
CVE-2020-4462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 2.4.3.2, and 2.4.2 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 3.4.3, and 3.4.2 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attac...
How severe is CVE-2020-4462?
CVE-2020-4462 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server, Ibm Sterling Secure Proxy.