CVE-2020-4668 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-4668 affecting IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 6.0.0.0 to 6.0.3.5, 6.1.0.0 to 6.1.0.3, and 6.1.1.0. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 6.0.0.0 to 6.0.3.5, 6.1.0.0 to 6.1.0.3, and 6.1.1.0 are susceptible to cross-site request forgery, enabling unauthorized actions by exploiting user trust.
Understanding CVE-2020-4668
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator that could lead to the execution of malicious actions through cross-site request forgery.
What is CVE-2020-4668?
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.5, 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.3, and 6.1.1.0 are affected by a cross-site request forgery flaw.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4668
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 4.3 (Medium)
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- User Interaction: Required
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Privileges Required: None
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4668
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions through cross-site request forgery on IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
Affected Systems and Versions
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.0.0.0 to 6.0.3.5
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.1.0.0 to 6.1.0.3
- IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 6.1.1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by tricking a user into executing malicious actions on the trusted website.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4668 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Educate users about the risks of executing actions on untrusted websites.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strict cross-site request forgery protection mechanisms.
- Regularly update and patch IBM Sterling B2B Integrator to address security vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of cross-site request forgery attacks.