CVE-2020-4490 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-4490 affecting IBM Business Automation Workflow 18 and 19, and IBM Business Process Manager 8.0, 8.5, and 8.6. Discover the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
IBM Business Automation Workflow 18 and 19, and IBM Business Process Manager 8.0, 8.5, and 8.6 are affected by a security vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, potentially leading to a phishing attack.
Understanding CVE-2020-4490
This CVE involves a reverse tabnabbing flaw that could be exploited by an attacker to redirect victims to a phishing site.
What is CVE-2020-4490?
CVE-2020-4490 is a vulnerability in IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Business Process Manager that enables attackers to bypass security measures.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4490
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with a CVSS base score of 5.3. It requires user interaction and has a high impact on integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4490
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions, potentially leading to a phishing attack by redirecting victims.
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Business Process Manager Advanced versions 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.1.1, 8.0.1.2, 8.5, 8.5.0.1, 8.5.5, 8.0.1.3, 8.5.6, 8.5.0.2, 8.5.7, 8.5.7.CF201609, 8.5.6.1, 8.5.6.2, 8.5.7.CF201606, 8.5.7.CF201612, 8.5.7.CF201703, 8.5.7.CF201706, 8.6
- IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 18.0.0.0, 19.0.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker requiring user interaction to redirect victims to a malicious site.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-4490, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Educate users about phishing attacks and the importance of not interacting with suspicious links.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch affected systems.
- Implement security awareness training for employees to recognize and report phishing attempts.
- Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
- Employ email filtering solutions to detect and block phishing emails.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches from IBM.