Session Cookie Vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium Insights
CVE-2020-4597

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Guardium Insights
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2021

What is CVE-2020-4597?

IBM Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2 is susceptible to session management vulnerabilities due to the absence of a secure attribute on authorization tokens and session cookies. This flaw allows attackers to exploit unsecured links to potentially obtain sensitive cookie values. By manipulating user interactions with these links, attackers can intercept traffic and gain unauthorized access to vital session information, heightening the risk of session hijacking and unauthorized data access.

Affected Version(s)

Security Guardium Insights 2.0.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6403463
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/184822
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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