PT-2021-14039 · Ibm · Ibm Sterling File Gateway

Published 2021-10-07 · Updated 2021-10-15 · CVE-2021-20561

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: The 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.

Recommendations: For IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0, update to a version that is not affected by this issue to prevent cross-site scripting attacks. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Web UI to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20561

Affected Products

Ibm Sterling File Gateway

References · 5

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20561 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20561 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496759 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199230 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/30203 · Telegram Post