CVE-2021-20540: Medium severity ibm cloud pak for security vulnerability
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user through HTTP GET requests. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 198923.
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IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user through HTTP GET requests. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.
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What is CVE-2021-20540?
CVE-2021-20540 is a vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) that could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user through HTTP GET requests.
Which versions of IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) are affected by CVE-2021-20540?
Versions 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 of IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) are affected by CVE-2021-20540.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20540?
CVE-2021-20540 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).
How can an unauthorized user exploit CVE-2021-20540?
An unauthorized user can exploit CVE-2021-20540 by sending HTTP GET requests to gain access to sensitive information.
Are there any references related to CVE-2021-20540?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-20540 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198923), [Reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6476940).