CVE-2020-4840

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.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6336251	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190044	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4840?: CVE-2020-4840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4840?: To fix CVE-2020-4840, 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-2020-4840 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4840 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-2020-4840?: CVE-2020-4840 affects IBM Security Secret Server.

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Description

Category

CWE-601 – URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

References

Frequently Asked Questions