CVE-2020-4481: XEE

Published Aug 4, 2020
·
Updated

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.2.7.3, 6.2.7.4, 7.0.3.0, and 7.0.4.0 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: 181848.

Other sources

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 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

9 affected components
IBM UCD - IBM UrbanCode Deploy<=6.2.7.4
IBM UCD - IBM UrbanCode Deploy<=6.2.7.3
IBM UCD - IBM UrbanCode Deploy<=7.0.4.0
IBM UCD - IBM UrbanCode Deploy<=7.0.3.0
IBM UCD - IBM UrbanCode Deploy<=All
IBM UrbanCode Deploy=6.2.7.3
IBM UrbanCode Deploy=6.2.7.4
IBM UrbanCode Deploy=7.0.3.0
IBM UrbanCode Deploy=7.0.4.0

Event History

Aug 4, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Aug 5, 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 CVE-2020-4481?

CVE-2020-4481 is a vulnerability in IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) that allows for an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4481?

The severity of CVE-2020-4481 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.2.

3

Which versions of IBM UrbanCode Deploy are affected by CVE-2020-4481?

IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions 6.2.7.3, 6.2.7.4, 7.0.3.0, and 7.0.4.0 are affected by CVE-2020-4481.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-4481?

The impact of CVE-2020-4481 includes the potential exposure of sensitive information and consumption of memory resources.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD)?

To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches and updates provided by IBM.

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