CVE-2020-4619 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 stores user credentials in plain text, posing a security risk. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2020-4619

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 vulnerability with user credentials stored in plain text.

What is CVE-2020-4619?

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 stores user credentials in plain text, potentially accessible to authenticated users.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4619

CVSS Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Attack Complexity: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/A:N/I:N/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/C:H/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4619

A deeper look into the vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 stores user credentials in plain text, posing a risk of exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Data Risk Manager
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 2.0.6

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated user can potentially access and read user credentials stored in plain text.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting your systems from CVE-2020-4619

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to restrict user access to sensitive information.
Regularly monitor user activities for any unauthorized access attempts.
Consider encrypting sensitive data to prevent exposure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Educate users on secure password practices and the importance of data protection.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and updates provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.