CVE-2020-4620 File upload in Data Risk Manager

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can upload malicious files to IBM Data Risk Manager, leading to arbitrary code execution on the system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-4620?

CVE-2020-4620 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Data Risk Manager, published on 22 Sep 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Data Risk Manager (iDNA) 2.0.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper validation of file extensions. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system. IBM X-Force ID: 184979.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4620?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Data Risk Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4620?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4620 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-4620 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4620 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6j7f-h4xq-x8r7.

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