#VU65128 Use of hard-coded credentials in IBM Security SiteProtector System - CVE-2020-4150

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65128

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4150

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security SiteProtector System
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security SiteProtector System: 3.1.1.0 - 3.1.1.23

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174142
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6602547

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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.