CVE-2020-4229 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2020-4229, a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Worklight/MobileFoundation 8.0.0.0 allowing unauthorized access to user sessions. Find mitigation steps and patching details here.
IBM Worklight/MobileFoundation 8.0.0.0 has a session fixation vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to user sessions.
Understanding CVE-2020-4229
This CVE involves improper session cookie invalidation in IBM Worklight/MobileFoundation 8.0.0.0, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
What is CVE-2020-4229?
IBM Worklight/MobileFoundation 8.0.0.0 fails to invalidate session cookies upon user logout, enabling unauthorized users to access active sessions.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4229
The vulnerability's medium severity allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to user sessions, compromising confidentiality and integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4229
This section delves into the technical aspects of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Worklight/MobileFoundation 8.0.0.0 allows unauthorized users to exploit session fixation, potentially compromising user sessions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: MobileFirst Platform Foundation
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Version: 8.0.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Effective strategies to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-4229.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor session activities for unauthorized access.
- Implement session management best practices.
- Consider implementing multi-factor authentication.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update session management policies.
- Conduct security training for users on session security best practices.
Patching and Updates
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the session fixation vulnerability.