CVE-2020-4893 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 are affected by a vulnerability that transmits sensitive information in HTTP GET request parameters, potentially leading to information disclosure through man-in-the-middle attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-4893

This CVE involves the transmission of sensitive data in an insecure manner, posing a risk of information exposure.

What is CVE-2020-4893?

The vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 allows for the disclosure of sensitive information through HTTP GET requests.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4893

The vulnerability could result in the exposure of confidential data to malicious actors, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the information transmitted.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4893

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves the insecure transmission of sensitive data in HTTP GET request parameters within the affected versions of IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Emptoris Strategic Supply Management
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 10.1.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: High
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Privileges Required: None
Remediation Level: Official Fix

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining data security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM for the affected versions.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement encryption mechanisms to secure data transmission over networks.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch the IBM Emptoris Strategic Supply Management software to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.