PT-2021-13983 · Ibm · Ibm Sterling File Gateway

Published 2021-10-07 · Updated 2021-10-16 · CVE-2021-20481

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.1

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0

Description: This issue allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, altering the intended functionality and potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. The vulnerability is related to cross-site scripting.

Recommendations: For versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0, consider disabling access to the Web UI until a patch is available to prevent potential exploitation. Restrict access to sensitive areas of the application to minimize the risk of credentials disclosure.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20481

Affected Products

Ibm Sterling File Gateway

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20481 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20481 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496781 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197503 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/22092 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/30206 · Telegram Post