Prototype pollution in IBM DataPower Gateway



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-7774
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 IBM DataPower Gateway
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Prototype pollution

EUVDB-ID: #VU52909

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7774

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary JavaScript code.


Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DataPower Gateway: 10.0.1.0 - 2018.4.1.16

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-prototype-pollution-flaw-in-y18n-in-ibm-datapower-gateway/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6481673


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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