CVE-2020-4789: Path Traversal

Published Jan 27, 2021

Updated

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.4.2 GA to 7.4.2 Patch 1, 7.4.0 to 7.4.1 Patch 1, and 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 5 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 189302.

Affected Software

26 affected components

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.0

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p3

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p4

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p5

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.1-p6

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.2

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.2-interim_fix_01

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.2-interim_fix_02

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.2-p1

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.2-p2

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.2-p3

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.2-p4

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p1

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p2

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p3

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p4

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.3.3-p5

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.0

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.0-p1

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.0-p2

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.1

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.1-patch1

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.2

IBM QRadar Security Information and Event Manager=7.4.2-p1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6408862

Event History

Jan 27, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:35 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:35 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4789?

The severity of CVE-2020-4789 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

How does CVE-2020-4789 affect IBM QRadar SIEM?

CVE-2020-4789 allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system and view arbitrary files on the system.

Which versions of IBM QRadar SIEM are affected by CVE-2020-4789?

IBM QRadar SIEM versions 7.3.0 to 7.3.3 Patch 5, 7.4.0 to 7.4.1 Patch 1, and 7.4.2 GA to 7.4.2 Patch 1 are affected by CVE-2020-4789.

How can I fix CVE-2020-4789 in IBM QRadar SIEM?

Upgrade to a patched version of IBM QRadar SIEM that addresses the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4789?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4789 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and in the IBM support pages.