CVE-2020-4896
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4896 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 is vulnerable to web cache poisoning, caused by improper input validation by modifying HTTP request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 190987.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 is vulnerable to web cache poisoning, caused by improper input validation by modifying HTTP request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 190987.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Emptoris Sourcing | >= 10.1.0.0, < 10.1.0.38 |
| Ibm | Emptoris Sourcing | >= 10.1.1.0, < 10.1.1.35 |
| Ibm | Emptoris Sourcing | >= 10.1.3.0, < 10.1.3.30 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190987VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6398284Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190987VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6398284Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4896?
IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 is vulnerable to web cache poisoning, caused by improper input validation by modifying HTTP request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 190987.
How severe is CVE-2020-4896?
CVE-2020-4896 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4896?
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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