Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-20423
IBM Cloud Pak for Applications 4.3 could allow an authenticated user gain escalated privilesges due to improper application permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 196308.
Products affected by CVE-2021-20423
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_applications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-20423
0.09%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 41 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-20423
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.5
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
IBM Corporation | |
|
8.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-20423
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The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-20423
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471329
Security Bulletin: IBM Cloud Pak for Applications v4.3 does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196308
IBM Cloud Pak for Applications privilege escalation CVE-2021-20423 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry
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