CVE-2020-4654: Medium severity ibm sterling file gateway vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2021
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Updated

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information due to improper permission control. IBM X-Force ID: 186090.

Other sources

IBM Sterling File Gateway could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information due to improper permission control.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=2.2.0.0<5.2.6.5_4
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.0.0.0<6.0.3.5
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.1.0.0<6.1.0.2
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=2.2.0.0 - 5.2.6.5_3
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=6.0.0.0 - 6.0.3.4
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=6.1.0.0 - 6.1.0.1

Event History

Sep 30, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Oct 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4654?

CVE-2020-4654 is a vulnerability in IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 that allows an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information due to improper permission control.

2

How does CVE-2020-4654 affect IBM Sterling File Gateway?

CVE-2020-4654 affects IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4654?

CVE-2020-4654 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-4654?

To fix CVE-2020-4654, you should apply the relevant patches provided by IBM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4654?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4654 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.

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