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CVE-2020-4625: IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1(CP4S) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, cau...

IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1(CP4S) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to set the HTTPOnly flag. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information from the cookie.

MediumCVSS 4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1 may expose sensitive cookie information because a cookie was not marked HttpOnly. This is not described as a full system compromise, but exposed session-related data can increase account or data-access risk if combined with another browser-side weakness.

Executive priority

Treat this as a medium-priority remediation item. It is a cookie confidentiality issue, not documented active exploitation, but it affects a security platform and may amplify risk when paired with browser-side compromise.

Technical view

CVE-2020-4625 is a missing HttpOnly flag issue in IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.3.0.1. The published impact is limited confidentiality exposure from cookies. The CVSS score is 4.0 with network attack vector, no privileges required, high attack complexity, changed scope, and no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to IBM Cloud Pak for Security version 1.3.0.1. The bundle does not identify other IBM products, later versions, deployment modes, or public internet exposure conditions.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. IBM/X-Force characterize exploitation as remote information disclosure from cookies, with CVSS exploit maturity marked unproven and attack complexity high.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: affected product/version, missing HttpOnly flag, CVSS 4.0, and IBM references. No CWE, proof-of-concept, exploit details, or explicit fixed version are provided in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6372536 for the applicable fixed level or vendor mitigation.
  • Prioritize remediation for any CP4S 1.3.0.1 instance handling sensitive investigations or credentials.
  • Apply IBM-provided updates or mitigations only after confirming product and version applicability.
  • Where configurable, enforce secure session-cookie attributes through supported platform controls.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Cloud Pak for Security deployments and identify any 1.3.0.1 instances.
  • Review application responses to confirm sensitive cookies include the HttpOnly attribute.
  • Verify the installed CP4S level against IBM’s advisory and support guidance.
  • Check vulnerability management records for CVE-2020-4625 closure evidence.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/A:N/I:N/AC:H/PR:N/AV:N/C:L/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/A:N/I:N/AC:H/PR:N/AV:N/C:L/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4625Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/A:N/I:N/AC:H/PR:N/AV:N/C:L/S:C/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMCloud Pak for Security1.3.0.1Listed
Weakness

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