CVE-2020-4966: Medium severity IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2020
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Updated

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 192423.

Other sources

IBM Security Identity Governance Virtual Appliance does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence=5.2.6
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence<=5.2.6

Event History

Dec 21, 2020
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4966?

The severity of CVE-2020-4966 is medium with a severity value of 4.3.

2

What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2020-4966?

CVE-2020-4966 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 that allows attackers to obtain cookie values by sending a malicious link to a user or planting the link on a visited website.

3

How does CVE-2020-4966 affect IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence?

CVE-2020-4966 affects IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 by not setting the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4966?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4966 by sending a http:// link to a user or planting the link in a visited website to obtain the cookie values.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2020-4966?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2020-4966 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192423) [Reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6403233).

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