CVE-2020-4749

MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS Score
Published: October 20, 2020 at 02:15 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:20 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSpectrum Scale

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Severity
MEDIUM4.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1%

Description

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.2 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 188518.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

5.0.0.0 < v ≤ 5.0.5.25.0.05.0.5.2

Remediation

No guide yet

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References (2)

CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-565

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