CVE-2020-4879 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.0, 10.4.1, and 10.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of authentication cookies. IBM X-Force ID: 190847.

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	Cognos Controller	10.4.0
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190847VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6509856Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190847VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6509856Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4879?

CVE-2020-4879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.0, 10.4.1, and 10.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of authentication cookies. IBM X-Force ID: 190847.

How severe is CVE-2020-4879?

CVE-2020-4879 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-2020-4879?

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