HTTP Header Injection Vulnerability in IBM API Connect
CVE-2020-4706

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Api Connect
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2021

What is CVE-2020-4706?

IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.10 are susceptible to an HTTP header injection vulnerability due to insufficient validation of user input in the HOST headers. When an attacker sends a crafted HTTP request, they could manipulate the HOST header, thereby enabling a range of potential attacks, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning, and session hijacking, exploiting the security weakness of the affected system.

Affected Version(s)

API Connect 5.0.0.0

API Connect 5.0.8.10

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6481879
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187194
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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