Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in IBM Security Products
CVE-2020-4499

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Verify Access
Security Access Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-4499?

IBM Security Access Manager and IBM Security Verify Access contain a vulnerability that allows an unauthorized public OAuth client to circumvent authentication measures. This flaw enables potential access to sensitive applications without appropriate authorization. Organizations utilizing these products should prioritize patching and reviewing their OAuth configurations to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Security Access Manager 9.0.7

Security Verify Access 10.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6348046
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/182216
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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