CVE-2020-4274 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 allows authenticated users to access data and perform unauthorized actions due to inadequate permission checks.

Understanding CVE-2020-4274

IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 vulnerability impacting IBM products.

What is CVE-2020-4274?

IBM QRadar versions 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2 have a security flaw allowing authenticated users to access data and execute unauthorized actions due to insufficient permission validation.
IBM X-ForceID: 175980

The Impact of CVE-2020-4274

CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed
Temporal Score: 4.7 (Medium)
Affected Systems: IBM QRadar 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 2

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4274

Vulnerability Description

Inadequate permission checks in IBM QRadar versions allow authenticated users to access data and perform unauthorized actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM QRadar 7.3.0
IBM QRadar 7.3.3 Patch 2

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated users can exploit the vulnerability to access data and execute unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or actions on affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update permission settings to ensure proper access control.
Conduct security training for users to prevent unauthorized actions.

Patching and Updates

Keep IBM QRadar systems up to date with the latest patches and security updates.