CVE-2020-4706

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    CVE-2020-4706

    Published: 17 Aug 2021Last Modified: 10 Mar 2026

    Summary:

    Details: IBM API Connect 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.10 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject HTTP HOST header, which will allow the attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 187194.

    References: , https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187194, https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6481879

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    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Scope
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    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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