CVE-2020-4621 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges to administrator due to insufficient authorization checks.

Understanding CVE-2020-4621

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 vulnerability with high severity impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What is CVE-2020-4621?

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 allows an authenticated user to gain administrator privileges due to inadequate authorization checks.
IBM X-Force ID: 184981.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4621

CVSS Score: 8.8 (High)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Remediation Level: Official Fix
Report Confidence: Confirmed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4621

A detailed look at the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient authorization checks in IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 allow privilege escalation for authenticated users.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/S:U/C:H/AC:L/A:H/UI:N/I:H/PR:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

Mitigation and Prevention

Guidelines to mitigate the impact and prevent future occurrences.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor privileged user activities.
Review and adjust authorization controls.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Data Risk Manager software.
Conduct security training for users on privilege escalation risks.

Patching and Updates

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