#VU65728 Improper control of a resource through its lifetime in IBM Security Guardium Insights - CVE-2020-4172

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65728

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4172

CWE-ID: CWE-664

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Security Guardium Insights
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Security Guardium Insights stores sensitive information in URL parameters. A remote unauthenticated attacker with access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history can use this vulnerability to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Security Guardium Insights: 2.0.1

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174408
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6323297

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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.