CVE-2020-4463 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0.1 and 7.6.0.2 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2020-4463

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0.1 and 7.6.0.2 are susceptible to XXE attacks, allowing remote threat actors to exploit the system.

What is CVE-2020-4463?

XXE vulnerability in IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0.1 and 7.6.0.2
Attackers can leverage this flaw to access confidential data or exhaust memory resources

The Impact of CVE-2020-4463

CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 8.2 (High Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Vulnerability identified by IBM X-Force ID: 181484

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4463

IBM Maximo Asset Management vulnerability specifics

Vulnerability Description

XXE vulnerability in XML data processing

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0.1 and 7.6.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attackers can exploit XML processing to execute XXE attacks

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2020-4463

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor for any unusual activities or data access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Maximo Asset Management
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities

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