CVE-2020-4365: SSRF

Published May 13, 2020
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data. IBM X-Force ID: 178964.

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IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to server-side request forgery. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data.

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.17
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

May 13, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4365?

CVE-2020-4365 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server that allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive data.

2

How does CVE-2020-4365 affect IBM WebSphere Application Server?

CVE-2020-4365 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5.0.0 to 8.5.5.17.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-4365?

CVE-2020-4365 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4365?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4365 by sending a specially crafted request to the server and performing server-side request forgery.

5

Is IBM WebSphere Application Server the only affected software?

No, IBM WebSphere Application Server is the only affected software by CVE-2020-4365.

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