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Security Bulletin: WebSphere Application Server used in IBM WebSphere Application Server in IBM Cloud is vulnerable to a server-side request forgery vulnerability (CVE-2020-4365)

Security Bulletin


Summary

WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to a server-side request forgery vulnerability.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:   CVE-2020-4365
DESCRIPTION:   IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data. IBM X-Force ID: 178964.
CVSS Base score: 5.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178964 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N)

Affected Products and Versions

 

These vulnerabilities affect the following versions and releases of IBM WebSphere Application Server in IBM Cloud:

  • Version 8.5

Remediation/Fixes

To patch an existing service instance, refer to the IBM WebSphere Application Server bulletin listed below:

Please see Updating your environment in the KnowlegeCenter for information on applying service.  

Alternatively, delete the vulnerable service instance and create a new instance.

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

16 Jun 2020: Initial Publication

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

Disclaimer

Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2020

Initial Publish date:
16 June 2020

UID

ibm16233330