Ibm · Ibm Api Connect · CVE-2019-4203
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6
**Description**
The issue allows app developers to exploit the Developer Portal and download arbitrary files from the host OS, potentially carrying out Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks. SSRF attacks involve tricking a server into making requests to unintended locations, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems.
**Recommendations**
For IBM API Connect versions 5.0.0.0 through 5.0.8.6, consider restricting access to the Developer Portal to minimize the risk of exploitation until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the ability of app developers to download arbitrary files from the host OS. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.