Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-4640
Certain IBM API Connect 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.1.0 and 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.13 configurations can result in sensitive information in the URL fragment identifiers. This information can be cached in the intermediate nodes like proxy servers, cdn, logging platforms, etc. An attacker can make use of this information to perform attacks by impersonating a user. IBM X-Force ID: 185510.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2020-4640
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:10.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:10.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-4640
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 20 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-4640
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.8
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LOW | AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:N |
4.4
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4.9
|
NIST | |
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3.4
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LOW | CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
0.9
|
2.5
|
IBM Corporation | |
|
4.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
1.5
|
2.5
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-4640
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-4640
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185510
IBM API Connect information disclosure CVE-2020-4640 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6410486
Security Bulletin: IBM API Connect is vulnerable to sensitive information leak (CVE-2020-4640)Vendor Advisory
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