SB2020012835 - XML External Entity injection in IBM Security Access Manager 



SB2020012835 - XML External Entity injection in IBM Security Access Manager

Published: January 28, 2020 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020012835
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) XML External Entity injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4707)

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

IBM Security Access Manager Appliance 9.0.7.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 172018.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.