Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-20481
IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 197503.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-20481
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.06%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 25 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-20481
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST |
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5.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
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2.7
|
IBM Corporation |
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6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
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2.7
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-20481
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-20481
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197503
IBM Sterling File Gateway cross-site scripting CVE-2021-20481 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496781
Security Bulletin: Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability Affects IBM Sterling File Gateway (CVE-2021-20481)Patch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2021-20481
- IBM » Sterling File GatewayVersions from including (>=) 2.2.0.0 and up to, including, (<=) 5.2.6.5_3cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*