CVE-2020-4633 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system due to formula injection. The vulnerability was published on December 10, 2020.

Understanding CVE-2020-4633

IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 is susceptible to a remote code execution vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system.

What is CVE-2020-4633?

CVE-2020-4633 is a security vulnerability in IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 that enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4633

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with high confidentiality impact, potentially allowing attackers to compromise the system's integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4633

IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 vulnerability details and impact.

Vulnerability Description

Type: Remote Code Execution
Cause: Formula injection due to improper input validation

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Resilient
Vendor: IBM
Version: 38

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2020-4633.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity
Educate users on phishing and social engineering tactics

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software and systems
Conduct security audits and penetration testing
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Install the latest security patches and updates from IBM