CVE-2020-4397 (GCVE-0-2020-4397)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-07-22 20:30 – Updated: 2024-09-16 16:53
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
IBM Verify Gateway (IVG) 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 transmits sensitive information in plain text which could be obtained by an attacker using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 179428.
Severity
CWE
- Obtain Information
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6251321 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entryx_refsource_XF |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Verify Gateway (IVG) |
Affected:
1.0.0
Affected: 1.0.1 |
Date Public
2020-07-21 00:00
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