CVE-2020-4342 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-4342 affecting IBM Security Secret Server 10.7. Discover impact, technical details, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your environment.
IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could disclose sensitive information included in installation files to an unauthorized user.
Understanding CVE-2020-4342
IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 5.3.
What is CVE-2020-4342?
- IBM Security Secret Server 10.7 could expose sensitive data in installation files to unauthorized users.
- IBM X-Force ID: 178182.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4342
- Base severity: MEDIUM
- CVSS v3.0 Base Score: 5.3
- Confidentiality Impact: LOW
- Exploit Code Maturity: UNPROVEN
- Temporal Severity: MEDIUM
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4342
Affects IBM Security Secret Server 10.7
Vulnerability Description
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Remediation Level: OFFICIAL_FIX
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Security Secret Server
- Vendor: IBM
- Version: 10.7
Exploitation Mechanism
- Unauthorized users can access sensitive information in installation files.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Regularly update and patch Security Secret Server.
- Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access.
- Conduct security training for employees to prevent data exposure.