CVE-2020-4953 : Security Advisory and Response

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2020-4953

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 vulnerability exposing sensitive information in HTTP responses.

What is CVE-2020-4953?

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 allows a remote authenticated attacker to access an organization's internal structure.
Vulnerability identified by IBM X-Force ID: 192029.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4953

CVSS Score: 4.3 (Medium)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
User Interaction: None

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4953

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Remote authenticated attackers can retrieve sensitive organizational data via HTTP responses.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Planning Analytics
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: 2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
Remediation Level: Official Fix

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-4953.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices.

Patching and Updates

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