CVE-2020-4448: IBM WebSphere UploadFileArgument Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Jun 05 2020(Updated: )
IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with a specially-crafted sequence of serialized objects from untrusted sources. IBM X-Force ID: 181228.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm Websphere Application Server | >=8.5.0.0<8.5.5.18 | |
| Ibm Websphere Application Server | >=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.4 | |
| IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise | =7.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise | =8.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server ND | <=9.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Application Server ND | <=8.5 | |
| IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise | <=8.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere Virtual Enterprise | <=7.0 | |
| IBM WebSphere |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4448?
CVE-2020-4448 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of IBM WebSphere.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-4448?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-4448.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4448?
CVE-2020-4448 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
Which versions of IBM WebSphere are affected by CVE-2020-4448?
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5.0.0 to 8.5.5.18 and 9.0.0.0 to 9.0.5.4 are affected by CVE-2020-4448.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4448?
IBM has released patches to address CVE-2020-4448. Please refer to the IBM support pages for more information on obtaining and applying the patches.
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