CVE-2020-4229
CVE-2020-4229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mobile Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-384.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-384
- Affected product: Ibm Mobile Foundation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Worklight/MobileFoundation 8.0.0.0 does not properly invalidate session cookies when a user logs out of a session, which could allow another user to gain unauthorized access to a user's session. IBM X-Force ID: 175211.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-4229?
- IBM Worklight/MobileFoundation 8.0.0.0 does not properly invalidate session cookies when a user logs out of a session, which could allow another user to gain unauthorized access to a user's session. IBM X-Force ID: 175211.
- How severe is CVE-2020-4229?
- CVE-2020-4229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2020-4229 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-4229?
- CVE-2020-4229 affects Ibm Mobile Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-4229?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-4229 published?
- CVE-2020-4229 was published on 2020-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175211
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6220230
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mobile_foundation:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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