CVE-2020-4886 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 stores sensitive information in the browser's history, potentially accessible to unauthorized users.

Understanding CVE-2020-4886

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 4.0.

What is CVE-2020-4886?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 exposes sensitive data in the browser's history.
IBM X-Force ID: 190910.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4886

CVSS Base Score: 4.0 (Medium Severity).
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Local
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4886

Vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 exposes sensitive data in the browser's history.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: InfoSphere Information Server
Vendor: IBM
Version: 11.7

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access sensitive information stored in the browser's history.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures and actions to mitigate the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor browser history access and restrict unauthorized users.
Implement access controls to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security policies.
Conduct security training for users on data protection.

Patching and Updates

Apply official fixes provided by IBM to address the vulnerability.