CVE-2020-4463: XEE

Published May 13, 2020
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Updated

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.0.1 and 7.6.0.2 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 181484.

Other sources

IBM Maximo Asset Management is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.0
IBM Maximo Asset Management<=7.6.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6.0.1
IBM Maximo Asset Management=7.6.0.2

Event History

May 13, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4463?

CVE-2020-4463 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data exposure and resource consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4463?

To fix CVE-2020-4463, update IBM Maximo Asset Management to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability, specifically version 7.6.0.3 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-4463?

CVE-2020-4463 can be exploited through XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks, allowing attackers to manipulate XML input.

4

What could an attacker gain from exploiting CVE-2020-4463?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-4463 could potentially access sensitive information stored on the server or exhaust system resources.

5

Which versions of IBM Maximo Asset Management are vulnerable to CVE-2020-4463?

IBM Maximo Asset Management versions 7.6.0.1 and 7.6.0.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-4463.

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