CVE-2020-4462
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CVE-2020-4462 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 2.4.3.2, and 2.4.2 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 3.4.3, and 3.4.2 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 3.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 2.4.3.2, and 2.4.2 and IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.1, 6.0.0, 3.4.3, and 3.4.2 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 181482.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Sterling External Authentication Server | 2.4.2.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling External Authentication Server | 2.4.3.2 |
| Ibm | Sterling External Authentication Server | 6.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling External Authentication Server | 6.0.1.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling Secure Proxy | 3.4.2.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling Secure Proxy | 3.4.3.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling Secure Proxy | 6.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling Secure Proxy | 6.0.1.0 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181482VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249317Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249331Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/181482VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249317Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6249331Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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