Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in IBM Data Risk Manager
CVE-2020-4427
Key Information:
- Vendor
- IBM
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 7 May 2020
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Summary
IBM Data Risk Manager versions 2.0.1 through 2.0.6 are susceptible to a vulnerability that enables remote attackers to bypass security restrictions when using SAML authentication. By crafting specific HTTP requests, an unauthorized individual could exploit this flaw, potentially gaining full administrative access to the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems relying on these versions for secure access management.
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Version(s)
Data Risk Manager 2.0.1
Data Risk Manager 2.0.2
Data Risk Manager 2.0.3
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
26% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Exploit known to exist
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CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
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Public PoC available
Vulnerability Reserved