CVE-2020-4747 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Connect:Direct for UNIX 6.1.0, 6.0.0, 4.3.0, and 4.2.0 can allow a local or remote user to obtain an authenticated CLI session due to improper authentication methods. IBM X-Force ID: 188516.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Connect\	direct

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188516VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6381904Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188516VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6381904Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4747?

CVE-2020-4747 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Connect:Direct for UNIX 6.1.0, 6.0.0, 4.3.0, and 4.2.0 can allow a local or remote user to obtain an authenticated CLI session due to improper authentication methods. IBM X-Force ID: 188516.

How severe is CVE-2020-4747?

CVE-2020-4747 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4747?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Connect\.