CVE-2020-4249 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could disclose highly sensitive information to other authenticated users due to incorrect authorization.

Understanding CVE-2020-4249

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

What is CVE-2020-4249?

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could expose sensitive data to authenticated users due to incorrect authorization.
IBM X-Force ID: 175485.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4249

CVSS Base Score: 6.5 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/I:N/S:U/C:H/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/PR:L/UI:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4249

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect authorization in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could lead to the disclosure of highly sensitive information to authenticated users.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated users to access highly sensitive data without proper authorization.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-4249 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement official fixes provided by IBM to address the incorrect authorization issue.
Monitor user access and permissions to prevent unauthorized data access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies to ensure data confidentiality.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness about data protection.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and security patches released by IBM to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.