CVE-2020-4974 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Jazz Foundation products are vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF), potentially allowing unauthorized requests and network enumeration.

Understanding CVE-2020-4974

IBM Jazz Foundation products are susceptible to SSRF, posing security risks.

What is CVE-2020-4974?

CVE-2020-4974 highlights a vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation products that could enable an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests, leading to network enumeration and potential further attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-4974

The vulnerability could result in network enumeration and facilitate additional attacks, posing a medium severity risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-4974

IBM Jazz Foundation products are affected by SSRF vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized requests, potentially leading to network enumeration and aiding in other attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Engineering Test Management 7.0.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
Rational Team Concert 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Rational Quality Manager 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Rational DOORS Next Generation 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1
Engineering Workflow Management 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2
Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 6.0.2, 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests, potentially leading to network enumeration.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Jazz Foundation products.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

IBM has released official fixes to address the vulnerability.