CVE-2020-4904 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Financial Transaction Manager for SWIFT Services for Multiplatforms 3.2.4 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, potentially enabling attackers to execute unauthorized actions.

Understanding CVE-2020-4904

IBM Financial Transaction Manager for SWIFT Services for Multiplatforms 3.2.4 is susceptible to a security issue that could lead to unauthorized actions being performed.

What is CVE-2020-4904?

CVE-2020-4904 is a vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for SWIFT Services for Multiplatforms 3.2.4 that allows for cross-site request forgery attacks. This vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to execute unauthorized actions through trusted user interactions.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4904

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4.3. If exploited, attackers could execute unauthorized and potentially harmful actions through the trusted website.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4904

IBM Financial Transaction Manager for SWIFT Services for Multiplatforms 3.2.4 is affected by a specific vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Financial Transaction Manager for SWIFT Services for Multiplatforms 3.2.4 is due to inadequate cross-site request forgery protection, enabling attackers to perform unauthorized actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Financial Transaction Manager
Vendor: IBM
Version: 3.2.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Impact: Low integrity impact, no confidentiality or availability impact

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate action and long-term security practices can help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2020-4904.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor for any unauthorized actions on the system
Educate users on safe browsing practices

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the software
Implement strong cross-site request forgery protection mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems are updated with the latest security patches
Regularly check for updates and security advisories from IBM