CVE-2020-4150 Hardcoded credentials in Security SiteProtector System

Medium 6.8 Published 11 Jul 2022 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Hard-coded credentials in IBM SiteProtector allow attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive data or internal systems.

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-2020-4150?

CVE-2020-4150 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Security SiteProtector System, published on 11 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM SiteProtector Appliance 3.1.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 174142.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4150?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Siteprotector System.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4150?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4150 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-4150 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4150 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-498q-jrfh-3v7h.