CVE-2020-4665

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified

CVE-2020-4665 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 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. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 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: 186280.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.99%

58.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmSterling File Gateway>= 2.2.0.0, <= 2.2.6.5
IbmSterling File Gateway>= 6.0.0.0, <= 6.0.3.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4665?
IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.6.5 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2 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: 186280.
How severe is CVE-2020-4665?
CVE-2020-4665 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4665?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST