CVE-2020-4774 XML external entity in Curam SPM

Medium 5.4 Published 12 Oct 2020 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can exploit improper XPath handling to access unauthorized data and reveal XML structure in IBM Curam Social Program Management.

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-2020-4774?

CVE-2020-4774 is a medium-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 XPath vulnerability may impact IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.9 and 7.0.10, caused by the improper handling of user-supplied input. By sending a specially-crafted input, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain unauthorized access or reveal sensitive information such as XML document structure and content. IBM X-Force ID: 189152.

Weakness: CWE-91

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4774?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Curam Social Program Management.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4774?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4774 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-4774 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4774 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v5h8-2fmc-7wp6.