CVE-2020-4772 XML external entity in Curam SPM

High 7.1 Published 12 Oct 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A remote attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in IBM Curam SPM to expose sensitive information or cause denial of service.

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-2020-4772?

CVE-2020-4772 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Curam SPM, published on 12 Oct 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability may impact IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.9 and 7.0.10. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information, denial of service, server side request forgery or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 189150.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4772?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Curam Social Program Management.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4772?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4772 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-4772 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4772 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rv8h-4qm2-8qhc.