CVE-2020-4749
Last modified
CVE-2020-4749 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.2 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 Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.2 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: 188518.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Spectrum Scale | > 5.0.0.0, <= 5.0.5.2 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188518VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6349449Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188518VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6349449Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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