CVE-2020-4914: IBM Cloud Pak System Software Suite session fixation

Published Mar 16, 2023
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Updated

IBM Cloud Pak System does not invalidate session after logout which could allow a local user to impersonate another user on the system.

Other sources

IBM Cloud Pak System Suite 2.3.3.0 through 2.3.3.5 does not invalidate session after logout which could allow a local user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 191290.

IBM Cloud Pak System Suite session fixation

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak System>=2.3.3.0<2.3.3.6
IBM Cloud Pak System Software Suite<=2.3.3.0 - 2.3.3.5
IBM Cloud Pak System<=2.3
IBM Cloud Pak System Software Suite<=2.3.3.0
IBM Cloud Pak System Software Suite<=2.3.3.5

Event History

Mar 16, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Apr 13, 2023
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
May 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
07:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-4914.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4914?

The severity level of CVE-2020-4914 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

What is the impact of the IBM Cloud Pak System Suite session fixation vulnerability?

The vulnerability allows a local user to impersonate another user on the system.

4

How can I fix the IBM Cloud Pak System Suite session fixation vulnerability?

It is recommended to update to version 2.3.3.6 or later to fix the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4914?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4914 at the following links: [IBM X-Force ID](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191290), [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6967181), [CVE Details](http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-4914).

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