CVE-2020-4432 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-4432 affecting IBM Aspera applications, allowing command injection post-authentication. Find mitigation steps and impacted versions.
Certain IBM Aspera applications are vulnerable to command injection after valid authentication, potentially allowing an attacker to execute commands in a SOAP API.
Understanding CVE-2020-4432
This CVE involves a command injection vulnerability in specific IBM Aspera applications.
What is CVE-2020-4432?
- Vulnerability Type: Command Injection
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions: Aspera Streaming 3.9.3, Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.9.3, Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server for Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) 3.9.10, Aspera Server On Demand 3.7.4, Aspera Faspex On Demand 3.7.4, Aspera Proxy Server 1.4.3, Aspera Application Platform On Demand 3.7.4, Aspera Shares On Demand 3.7.4, Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.9.3, Aspera Transfer Cluster Manager 1.3.1
The Impact of CVE-2020-4432
- CVSS Base Score: 7.5 (High)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Attack Complexity: High
- User Interaction: None
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4432
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker with system knowledge to execute commands in a SOAP API post-authentication.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Various IBM Aspera applications are affected, including Aspera Streaming, High-Speed Transfer Endpoint, Server for Cloud Pak for Integration, Server On Demand, Faspex On Demand, Proxy Server, Application Platform On Demand, Shares On Demand, High-Speed Transfer Server, and Transfer Cluster Manager.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker with intimate knowledge of the system to inject and execute commands.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4432 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected applications.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch all software and applications.
- Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM.