XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
CVE-2020-4246

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Security Identity Governance And Intelligence
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 May 2020

Summary

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence version 5.2.6 is susceptible to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to manipulate XML data in a way that could lead to the exposure of sensitive information or result in excessive memory consumption. Protecting against this threat is crucial for safeguarding vital organizational data and maintaining system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6207902
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175481
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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