CVE-2020-4527 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to a security vulnerability in the session cookie. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2020-4527

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 vulnerability allowing remote attackers to access sensitive information.

What is CVE-2020-4527?

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 is susceptible to a security flaw that could enable a remote attacker to intercept and obtain sensitive information by exploiting the session cookie's lack of a Secure flag in TLS mode.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4527

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.9, potentially leading to unauthorized access to confidential data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4527

Details of the vulnerability and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from the failure to set the Secure flag for the session cookie in TLS mode.
Attackers can capture the cookie by intercepting its transmission within an HTTP session.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Planning Analytics
Vendor: IBM
Version: 2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement secure cookie settings, including the Secure flag for session cookies.
Regularly update and patch systems to prevent security vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

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