CVE-2020-4324
Description
IBM Security Secret Server proir to 10.9 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 177515.
AI Insight
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IBM Security Secret Server prior to 10.9 allows remote authenticated users to bypass security restrictions due to improper input validation.
Vulnerability
IBM Security Secret Server versions prior to 10.9 contain an improper input validation vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions [1]. The vulnerability is present in the server's handling of user-supplied input, which can lead to unintended access or actions [1].
Exploitation
An attacker must have low-privileged access to the server and must convince a user with higher privileges to interact with a crafted request [1]. The attack is launched remotely and requires no special network position, but relies on user interaction [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation results in a low integrity impact, allowing the attacker to bypass certain security restrictions but not affecting confidentiality or availability [1]. The scope remains unchanged [1].
Mitigation
IBM has addressed this vulnerability in version 10.9 of IBM Security Secret Server [1]. Users should upgrade to version 10.9 or later to remediate the issue. No workarounds are documented in the available reference [1].
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.9
- IBM/Security Secret Serverv5Range: 10.8
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
2- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/177515mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_XF
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6336361mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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