SB2020110639 - Missing encryption of sensitive data in IBM Cloud Automation Manager 



SB2020110639 - Missing encryption of sensitive data in IBM Cloud Automation Manager

Published: November 6, 2020 Updated: June 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2020110639
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4616)

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM Cloud Automation Manager does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. An adjacent attacker can get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.