IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1/10.4.2/11.0.0 http Link missing secure attribute
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A vulnerability was found in IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1/10.4.2/11.0.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component http Link Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing secure attribute vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-614. The Secure attribute for sensitive cookies in HTTPS sessions is not set, which could cause the user agent to send those cookies in plaintext over an HTTP session. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 196640.
The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-20450 since 12/17/2020. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/03/2024). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1539 for this issue.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (196640). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-263042, VDB-263050, VDB-263053 and VDB-263056.
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Class: Missing secure attributeCWE: CWE-614 / CWE-1004 / CWE-732
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Timeline
12/17/2020 CVE reserved05/03/2024 Advisory disclosed
05/03/2024 VulDB entry created
05/03/2024 VulDB entry last update
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Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2021-20450 (🔒)
X-Force: 196640
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Created: 05/03/2024 19:30Changes: 05/03/2024 19:30 (65)
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