CVE-2019-4563 Security feature bypass in Security Directory Server
Attackers can steal session cookies via insecure HTTP links, potentially leading to account takeover or data exposure in IBM Security Directory Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-4563?
CVE-2019-4563 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Directory Server, published on 29 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 166624.
Weakness: CWE-384
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4563?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Security Directory Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4563?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4563 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-4563 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4563 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in IBM Security Directory Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2ghm-cqrg-hhpv.