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CVE-2020-4276

First published: Wed Mar 25 2020(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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=7.0.0.0<=7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.5.3

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6118222

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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