#VU45827 Improper Authentication in Event Streams - CVE-2020-4662

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45827

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4662

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Event Streams
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

IBM Event Streams 10.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to perform tasks to a schema due to improper authentication validation. IBM X-Force ID: 186233.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Event Streams: 10.0.0

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/186233
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6259393

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.