CVE-2020-4958

IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or…

High · published January 21, 2021

CVSS v3.0
7.4
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A lack of authentication means anyone can waltz right up to sensitive functions in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 — it’s like having a VIP lounge without a bouncer! 🚪 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking. Without proper checks, the quality of the meal — or in this case, security — can quickly spiral out of control! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical functionalities, potentially consuming a massive amount of resources. This could lead to a compromised system, allowing malicious actions without any trace, and leaving your data vulnerable to theft or manipulation!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and start cooking. Without proper checks, the quality of the meal — or in this case, security — can quickly spiral out of control! This vulnerability exists because IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 does not enforce authentication on functions that require user identity verification, making it susceptible to unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical functionalities, potentially consuming a massive amount of resources. This could lead to a compromised system, allowing malicious actions without any trace, and leaving your data vulnerable to theft or manipulation! Immediately patch to version 5.2.7 or above to ensure authentication is enforced where necessary. Audit your access control measures and review logs for any irregularities to safeguard sensitive functionalities. Don't forget to implement additional monitoring for any unusual resource usage! You’ve got this! With these steps, you’ll shore up your defenses and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.4 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/I:H/C:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/A:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01717 · 77.2th percentile
Published
2021-01-21T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JAN 14:00Z
    IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or…
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