CVE-2020-4529 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 are vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF), potentially allowing unauthorized requests and network enumeration.

Understanding CVE-2020-4529

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 are affected by a high-severity SSRF vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-4529?

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 are susceptible to SSRF, enabling authenticated attackers to send unauthorized requests.
This vulnerability could lead to network enumeration and facilitate further attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4529

CVSS Base Score: 7.3 (High)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Temporal Score: 6.4 (Medium)
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4529

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0 and 7.6.1 are affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

SSRF vulnerability allows attackers to send unauthorized requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Maximo Asset Management
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 7.6.0, 7.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the SSRF vulnerability to perform network enumeration and potentially launch further attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity. Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update and patch Maximo Asset Management to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of SSRF attacks.
Educate users on the risks of SSRF and best practices for secure usage.