Medium severity4.3NVD Advisory· Published Nov 16, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-4665
CVE-2020-4665
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.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=2.2.0.0,<=2.2.6.5
- (no CPE)range: 2.2.0.0-2.2.6.5, 6.0.0.0-6.0.3.2
- (no CPE)range: 2.2.0.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6367997nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186280nvdVDB EntryVendor Advisory
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