CVE-2020-4706

Description

IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.10 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject HTTP HOST header, which will allow the attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 187194.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM API Connect
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6481879 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187194 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4706?
CVE-2020-4706 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4706?
To fix CVE-2020-4706, 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-2020-4706 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4706 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-2020-4706?
CVE-2020-4706 affects IBM API Connect.
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