CVE-2020-4233 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information by intercepting the session cookie in SSL mode.

Understanding CVE-2020-4233

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 3.7.

What is CVE-2020-4233?

The vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 allows a remote attacker to capture sensitive information by exploiting the failure to set the secure flag for the session cookie in SSL mode.
The vulnerability is tracked with IBM X-Force ID: 175360.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4233

CVSS Base Score: 3.7 (Low)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4233

The technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information by capturing the session cookie transmitted in an HTTP session.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 5.2.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can intercept the session cookie transmission within an HTTP session to capture sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-4233.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Educate users on secure browsing practices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Implement secure cookie settings to enhance session security.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems are updated with the latest security patches and fixes.