CVE-2019-4203 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2019-4203 affecting IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 Developer Portal, allowing SSRF attacks. High severity with CVSS score of 8.9. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures.
IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 Developer Portal is vulnerable to exploitation, potentially leading to SSRF attacks.
Understanding CVE-2019-4203
The vulnerability in IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 allows application developers to access files on the host OS and execute SSRF attacks.
What is CVE-2019-4203?
The Developer Portal of IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6 can be exploited by developers to retrieve files from the host OS, potentially enabling SSRF attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4203
- CVSS Score: 8.9 (High Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- This vulnerability has been confirmed and assigned IBM X-Force ID: 159124.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4203
The technical details of the vulnerability in IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 and 5.0.8.6.
Vulnerability Description
- The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to files on the host OS and potential SSRF attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Versions: 5.0.0.0, 5.0.8.6
- Product: API Connect
- Vendor: IBM
Exploitation Mechanism
- Application developers can exploit the Developer Portal to retrieve files and execute SSRF attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2019-4203.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor and restrict access to the Developer Portal.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update API Connect to the latest secure version.
- Conduct security audits and penetration testing.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM.