CVE-2020-4958 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-4958 affecting IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this authentication bypass vulnerability.
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 vulnerability with authentication bypass.
Understanding CVE-2020-4958
What is CVE-2020-4958?
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 lacks authentication for critical functions, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4958
This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.4 (High) and can result in high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4958
Vulnerability Description
The issue allows unauthenticated users to access sensitive resources without proper verification.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
- Vendor: IBM
- Version: 5.2.6
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM
- Implement additional authentication mechanisms
- Monitor for unauthorized access
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access control policies
- Conduct security training for users and administrators
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security bulletins and updates from IBM