CVE-2020-4286: CSRF

Published May 18, 2020
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 176268.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server, Information Server on Cloud<=11.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.3
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.3
IBM Infosphere Information Server On Cloud=11.5
IBM Infosphere Information Server On Cloud=11.7

Event History

May 18, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4286?

The severity of CVE-2020-4286 is medium with a severity score of 6.5.

2

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2020-4286?

CVE-2020-4286 is a cross-site request forgery vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IBM InfoSphere Information Server are affected by CVE-2020-4286?

IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.3, 11.5, and 11.7 are affected by CVE-2020-4286.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-4286?

To fix CVE-2020-4286, apply the patch provided by IBM at the following URL: https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10878310

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2020-4286?

For more information about CVE-2020-4286, you can refer to the following links: - IBM X-Force ID: 176268 - IBM Support Page: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6194751

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