Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-38948
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 211402.
Vulnerability category: XML external entity (XXE) injection
Products affected by CVE-2021-38948
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-38948
0.15%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 51 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-38948
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.4
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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4.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L |
2.8
|
4.2
|
IBM Corporation | |
|
9.1
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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5.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-38948
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The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-38948
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6509632
Security Bulletin: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is affected by a XXE (XML External Entity) Injection vulnerability (CVE-2021-38948)Patch;Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211402
IBM InfoSphere Information Server XML external entity injection CVE-2021-38948 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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