CVE-2020-4783 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 are vulnerable to a security issue that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2020-4783

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to a failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security.

What is CVE-2020-4783?

The vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 enables a remote attacker to access sensitive information using man-in-the-middle techniques.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4783

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5.9 (Medium severity) and a high impact on confidentiality. Although the attack complexity is high, no privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4783

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0 through 10.1.6 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information by not enabling HTTP Strict Transport Security properly.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor: IBM
Vulnerable Versions: 10.1.0, 10.1.6

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the official fix provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement HTTPS and enable HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Regularly update and patch the software to protect against known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM to apply patches promptly.