CVE-2020-4597 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 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: 184822.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Insights	2.0.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-319

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184822VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6403463PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184822VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6403463PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4597?

CVE-2020-4597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 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...

How severe is CVE-2020-4597?

CVE-2020-4597 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4597?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Guardium Insights, Linux Linux Kernel.