Web Cache Poisoning Vulnerability in IBM API Connect
CVE-2020-4828

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Api Connect
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 February 2021

Summary

IBM API Connect versions between 10.0.0.0 and 10.0.1.0, and several releases within the 2018.4.1.x range, are susceptible to web cache poisoning due to inadequate input validation within HTTP request headers. Attackers may exploit this flaw to manipulate cached responses, potentially leading to unauthorized data exposure or user redirection. Organizations using these versions of IBM API Connect should promptly address this vulnerability to safeguard their applications and user data.

Affected Version(s)

API Connect 2018.4.1.0

API Connect 2018.4.1.13

API Connect 10.0.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6410498
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/189842
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
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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