Vulnerability identifier: #VU49263

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4917

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Cloud Pak System
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cloud Pak System: 2.3.0.1 - 2.3.3.2

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6393554

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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.