CVE-2020-4897 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-4897 affecting IBM Emptoris Contract Management and Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3. Discover impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Emptoris Contract Management and IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 are vulnerable to a remote information disclosure attack.
Understanding CVE-2020-4897
This CVE involves a vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Contract Management and IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.
What is CVE-2020-4897?
IBM Emptoris Contract Management and IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 are susceptible to a remote attacker extracting sensitive data by exploiting detailed error messages displayed in the browser.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4897
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, allowing attackers to gather sensitive information that could be leveraged for further system attacks.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4897
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Contract Management and IBM Emptoris Spend Analysis versions 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 enables remote attackers to extract sensitive information through detailed error messages.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Emptoris Contract Management
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions Affected: 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 10.1.3
- Product: Emptoris Spend Analysis
- Vendor: IBM
- Versions Affected: 10.1.0, 10.1.1, 10.1.3
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- CVSS Base Score: 5.3 (Medium)
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-4897 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the affected systems
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities
- Educate users on safe browsing practices and error handling
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all systems are updated with the latest security patches
- Implement secure coding practices to minimize error exposure