CVE-2020-4966

Description

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 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: 192423.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6403233 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192423 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4966?
CVE-2020-4966 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4966?
To fix CVE-2020-4966, 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-2020-4966 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4966 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-2020-4966?
CVE-2020-4966 affects IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence.
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