CVE-2020-4307 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 vulnerability allows network attackers to access the Solr dashboard, leading to a denial of service attack.

Understanding CVE-2020-4307

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 vulnerability with a medium severity level.

What is CVE-2020-4307?

IBM Security Guardium 11.1 vulnerability enables attackers on the same network to exploit the Solr dashboard, causing a denial of service attack.
IBM X-Force ID: 176997

The Impact of CVE-2020-4307

CVSS Base Score: 6.5 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Availability Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Temporal Score: 5.7 (Medium)

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4307

A detailed look at the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.1 allows attackers to access the Solr dashboard, leading to a denial of service attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 11.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers on the same network can exploit the vulnerability to gain access to the Solr dashboard and launch a denial of service attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-4307.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity targeting the Solr dashboard.
Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Security Guardium to prevent known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM to apply patches promptly.