CVE-2020-4316

Description

IBM Publishing Engine 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, and 7.0 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: 177354.

4.7

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.17%

Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: IBM Rational Publishing Engine

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249131	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/177354	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4316?: CVE-2020-4316 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4316?: To fix CVE-2020-4316, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-4316 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4316 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-4316?: CVE-2020-4316 affects IBM Rational Publishing Engine.

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