CVE-2020-4840 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Secret Server 10.6 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 190044.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Secret Server	10.6
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-601

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190044VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6336251PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190044VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6336251PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4840?

CVE-2020-4840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Secret Server 10.6 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacke...

How severe is CVE-2020-4840?

CVE-2020-4840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4840?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Secret Server, Microsoft Windows.