CVE-2021-20481: XSS

Published Oct 7, 2021
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Updated

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.

Other sources

IBM Sterling File Gateway 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

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=2.2.0.0<=5.2.6.5_3
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.0.0.0<=6.0.0.6
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.0.1.0<=6.0.3.4
IBM Sterling File Gateway>=6.1.0.0<=6.1.0.1
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=2.2.0.0 - 5.2.6.5_3
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=6.0.0.0 - 6.0.0.6, 6.0.1.0 - 6.0.3.4
IBM Sterling File Gateway<=6.1.0.0 - 6.1.0.1

Event History

Oct 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability is CVE-2021-20481.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20481?

The severity of CVE-2021-20481 is medium, with a severity value of 6.1.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0.

4

How can the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

5

How can I patch the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability?

You can patch the IBM Sterling File Gateway vulnerability by applying the relevant fixes provided by IBM.

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