CVE-2020-4231: Input Validation

Published May 5, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized commands due to hazardous input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 175335.

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized commands due to hazardous input validation.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence=5.2.6
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence<=5.2.6

Event History

May 5, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4231.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4231?

The severity of CVE-2020-4231 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.

3

How does CVE-2020-4231 impact IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence?

CVE-2020-4231 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized commands due to hazardous input validation in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2020-4231?

Individuals or organizations using IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 are affected by CVE-2020-4231.

5

How can CVE-2020-4231 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-4231, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.

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