CVE-2020-4673 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Workload Automation 9.5 has a vulnerability that exposes sensitive information, potentially leading to further system attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-4673

This CVE involves the exposure of sensitive data within HTML comments in IBM Workload Automation 9.5, posing a security risk.

What is CVE-2020-4673?

IBM Workload Automation 9.5 stores sensitive information in HTML comments that could be exploited for system attacks.
IBM X-Force ID: 186286

The Impact of CVE-2020-4673

CVSS Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
This vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to gather sensitive information, although the exploit code maturity is unproven.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4673

This section provides in-depth technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Workload Automation 9.5 exposes sensitive information in HTML comments, which could aid attackers in further compromising the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Workload Automation
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 9.5

Exploitation Mechanism

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

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4673 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual activities or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch your systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Educate users on best practices for handling sensitive information securely.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM to address vulnerabilities promptly.