CVE-2020-4238 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.17 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, potentially allowing unauthorized actions. This CVE was published on March 30, 2020, by IBM.

Understanding CVE-2020-4238

This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact versions 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.17 that could be exploited by an attacker for malicious actions.

What is CVE-2020-4238?

CVE-2020-4238 is a security vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact versions 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.17 that enables cross-site request forgery attacks. This could lead to the execution of unauthorized actions by an attacker posing as a trusted user.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4238

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4.3. It requires user interaction for exploitation and could result in low integrity impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4238

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact allows attackers to perform cross-site request forgery attacks, potentially executing unauthorized actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Tivoli Netcool Impact
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 7.1.0, 7.1.0.17

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-4238, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement official fixes provided by IBM.
Educate users about the risks of cross-site request forgery attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Tivoli Netcool Impact software.
Monitor and restrict user interactions to prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and updates released by IBM to address the vulnerability effectively.