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CVE-2020-4632: IBM InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager 11.7 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery.

IBM InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager 11.7 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to submit or control server requests. IBM X-Force ID: 185416.

MediumCVSS 5.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-4632 affects IBM InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager 11.7. An authenticated attacker could cause the server to make requests chosen or influenced by the attacker. Business risk is mainly unauthorized server-side actions against internal systems the application can reach, not public unauthenticated compromise.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate internal exposure issue. Prioritize remediation if the platform handles sensitive data workflows, is broadly accessible to users, or can reach important internal services from the server side.

Technical view

The issue is server-side request forgery in IBM InfoSphere Metadata Asset Manager 11.7, part of InfoSphere Information Server. IBM describes a specially crafted authenticated request that can submit or control server requests. CVSS 3.0 is 5.7, with low privileges, no user interaction, low complexity, high integrity impact, and no confidentiality or availability impact listed.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 with Metadata Asset Manager is deployed and reachable by authenticated users. The CVSS vector lists adjacent-network attack vector, so internal network placement and user access controls matter.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS temporal metric marks exploit code maturity as unproven, and IBM X-Force tracks the issue as ID 185416.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force entry. Do not assume unauthenticated exploitation, internet-wide exposure, data theft, or a specific fixed version from the provided bundle alone.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 deployments using Metadata Asset Manager.
  • Review IBM advisory 6323721 for official fixes or vendor remediation.
  • Restrict access to Metadata Asset Manager to trusted authenticated users.
  • Limit server egress from the application to required internal destinations.
  • Monitor application logs for unusual server-initiated request patterns.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed InfoSphere Information Server and Metadata Asset Manager versions.
  • Check whether Metadata Asset Manager is reachable from user or adjacent networks.
  • Review access controls for low-privileged authenticated users.
  • Verify IBM advisory remediation status in patch records.
  • Inspect network controls limiting outbound requests from the server.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.7CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:N/I:H/PR:L/AV:A/S:U/UI:N/A:N/AC:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.13.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.7Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-4632Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:N/I:H/PR:L/AV:A/S:U/UI:N/A:N/AC:L/RL:O/RC:C/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
IBMInfoSphere Information Server11.7Listed
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