CVE-2021-20482: XEE
First published: Sun Mar 28 2021(Updated: )
IBM Business Automation Workflow 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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cloud Pak for Automation | =20.0.2 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Automation | =20.0.3-interim_fix002 | |
| <=20.0.3 IF002 | ||
| <=20.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-20482.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20482?
The severity of CVE-2021-20482 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is IBM Cloud Pak for Automation versions 20.0.2 and 20.0.3 IF002.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-20482?
CVE-2021-20482 allows a remote attacker to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources through an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack.
Are there any known fixes or mitigations for CVE-2021-20482?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for this vulnerability. Please refer to the IBM support page for more details.
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