Description Preview
Overview
This vulnerability (CVE-2020-4765) affects IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management in versions prior to 2.3. The issue stems from web pages being stored locally on the system without proper access controls or protection mechanisms. As a result, other users with access to the same system can potentially read these stored web pages, which may contain sensitive information. This represents a security risk as it could lead to unauthorized information disclosure. The vulnerability has been assigned the IBM X-Force ID 188902 and is classified as CWE-922 (Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information).
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, organizations should upgrade their IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management to version 2.3 or later. IBM has released patches to fix this issue, which are available through the IBM support portal. Organizations should also implement proper access controls and file system permissions to limit access to locally stored web content. Additionally, regular security assessments should be conducted to identify any similar vulnerabilities in the environment.
References
- IBM Security Bulletin: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454019
- X-Force Vulnerability Database: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188902
- Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE-922): Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
