CVE-2021-20560: Medium severity IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Browser User Interface vulnerability

Published Jun 18, 2021
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Updated

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Browser User Interface 1.4.1.1 and 1.5.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 199229.

Other sources

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Browser User Interface could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim.

IBM

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Browser User Interface<=1.5.0.2
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Browser User Interface<=1.4.1.1
IBM Sterling Connect Direct User Interface=1.4.1.1
IBM Sterling Connect Direct User Interface=1.5.0.2
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Jun 18, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20560?

CVE-2021-20560 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-20560?

To fix CVE-2021-20560, you should upgrade to IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Browser User Interface versions 1.4.1.2 or 1.5.0.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-20560?

CVE-2021-20560 affects users of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Browser User Interface versions 1.4.1.1 and 1.5.0.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2021-20560 facilitate?

CVE-2021-20560 facilitates clickjacking attacks that can allow a remote attacker to hijack user actions.

5

Can CVE-2021-20560 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-20560 can be exploited remotely if a user visits a malicious website.

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