CVE-2020-4780 Security feature bypass in Curam SPM

Medium 4.3 Published 12 Oct 2020 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Missing secure attribute on session cookies allows attackers to intercept sensitive session data, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-4780?

CVE-2020-4780 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Curam SPM, published on 12 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

OOTB build scripts does not set the secure attribute on session cookie which may impact IBM Curam Social Program Management 7.0.9 and 7.0,10. The purpose of the 'secure' attribute is to prevent cookies from being observed by unauthorized parties. IBM X-Force ID: 189158.

Weakness: CWE-613

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4780?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Curam Social Program Management.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4780?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4780 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-4780 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4780 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5vj7-m9pc-cf7g.