CVE-2020-4199 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus 8.1.0 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery, potentially allowing attackers to execute unauthorized actions. This CVE was published on March 16, 2020.

Understanding CVE-2020-4199

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus 8.1.0 is susceptible to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability, enabling malicious actions to be carried out by unauthorized parties.

What is CVE-2020-4199?

CVE-2020-4199 is a security vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus 8.1.0 that could be exploited by attackers to execute unauthorized actions through trusted user interactions.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4199

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 4.3, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate user actions and execute unauthorized activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4199

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus 8.1.0 vulnerability technical specifics.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus 8.1.0 allows for cross-site request forgery, enabling attackers to execute unauthorized actions through trusted user interactions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus
Vendor: IBM
Version: 8.1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Impact: Low integrity impact, no confidentiality impact, no availability impact

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4199.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor for any unauthorized actions on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict access controls and user permissions.
Regularly update and patch the system to prevent vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that your IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus 8.1.0 system is updated with the latest security patches and fixes.