CVE-2020-4949
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CVE-2020-4949 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is 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 4.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is 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: 192025.
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 | Websphere Application Server | >= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.18 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.6 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192025VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6408244Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192025VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6408244Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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