CVE-2020-4276: High severity IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2020
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 traditional is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using token-based authentication in an admin request over the SOAP connector. X-Force ID: 175984.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using token-based authentication in an admin request over the SOAP connector.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=7.0.0.0<=7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.5.3

Event History

Mar 25, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Mar 26, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4276?

CVE-2020-4276 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4276?

To fix CVE-2020-4276, you should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for affected versions of WebSphere Application Server.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2020-4276?

CVE-2020-4276 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 up to their respective latest fix packs.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-4276?

CVE-2020-4276 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that can occur when using token-based authentication over the SOAP connector.

5

Is CVE-2020-4276 a critical vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server?

Yes, CVE-2020-4276 is considered critical as it allows unauthorized access to administrative functionalities when exploited.

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