CVE-2020-4881 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to a lack of server hostname verification for SSL/TLS communication.

Understanding CVE-2020-4881

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 vulnerability with potential information disclosure.

What is CVE-2020-4881?

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 vulnerability allows remote attackers to access sensitive information by exploiting SSL/TLS communication.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4881

CVSS Base Score: 5.9 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AC:H/C:H/S:U/PR:N/UI:N/AV:N/A:N/I:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4881

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Lack of server hostname verification in IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 for SSL/TLS communication.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Planning Analytics
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially-crafted request to obtain sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Planning Analytics.
Enforce secure communication practices within the network.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes and updates released by IBM to address the vulnerability.