CVE-2020-4673: Medium severity ibm workload scheduler vulnerability

Published Jan 7, 2021
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Updated

IBM Workload Automation 9.5 stores sensitive information in HTML comments that could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 186286.

Other sources

IBM Workload Automation stores sensitive information in HTML comments that could aid in further attacks against the system.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Workload Automation=9.5
IBM Workload Automation<=9.5.x

Event History

Jan 7, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4673?

CVE-2020-4673 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4673?

To mitigate CVE-2020-4673, users should avoid storing sensitive information in HTML comments and review their application's web content security practices.

3

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2020-4673?

The risks associated with CVE-2020-4673 include unauthorized access to sensitive data which could lead to further system attacks.

4

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-4673?

CVE-2020-4673 affects IBM Workload Automation version 9.5.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-4673?

As of now, IBM has not released a specific patch for CVE-2020-4673, but users should implement recommended security practices to mitigate risks.

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