CVE-2020-4896: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jan 07 2021(Updated: )
IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 is vulnerable to web cache poisoning, caused by improper input validation by modifying HTTP request headers. IBM X-Force ID: 190987.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Emptoris Sourcing | >=10.1.0.0<10.1.0.38 | |
| IBM Emptoris Sourcing | >=10.1.1.0<10.1.1.35 | |
| IBM Emptoris Sourcing | >=10.1.3.0<10.1.3.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4896?
The severity of CVE-2020-4896 is medium (6.5).
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-4896?
CVE-2020-4896 is a vulnerability in IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3 that allows web cache poisoning through improper input validation by modifying HTTP request headers.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-4896?
The affected software for CVE-2020-4896 is IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.0, 10.1.1, and 10.1.3.
How can I fix CVE-2020-4896?
To fix CVE-2020-4896, upgrade to a version higher than 10.1.0.38 for IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.0, higher than 10.1.1.35 for IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.1, or higher than 10.1.3.30 for IBM Emptoris Sourcing 10.1.3.
Is there more information available about CVE-2020-4896?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-4896 on the IBM X-Force ID: 190987 page and the IBM support page.
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