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CVE-2020-14203

8.8 · HIGH

WebFOCUS Business Intelligence 8.0 (SP6) allows a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack against administrative users within the /ibi_apps/WFServlet(.ibfs) endpoint.

Published Jun 22, 2020CWE-352EPSS 0.48%

Overview

CVE-2020-14203 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 22, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

WebFOCUS Business Intelligence 8.0 (SP6) allows a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attack against administrative users within the /ibi_apps/WFServlet(.ibfs) endpoint. The impact may be creation of an administrative user. It can also be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2016-9044.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14203?

CVE-2020-14203 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 22, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-14203?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-14203?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-14203?

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