Learn about CVE-2020-4762 affecting IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 5.2.0.0 to 6.1.0.0. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this high-severity vulnerability.
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5_2, 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.2, and 6.1.0.0 are affected by a vulnerability that could allow an authenticated user to create a privileged account due to improper access controls.
Understanding CVE-2020-4762
This CVE involves a privilege escalation issue in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
What is CVE-2020-4762?
The vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator could permit an authenticated user to establish a privileged account because of inadequate access controls.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4762
The vulnerability has a CVSSv3 base score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4762
This section delves into the technical aspects of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows an authenticated user to create a privileged account due to improper access controls in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
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Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates