CVE-2021-20562: XSS

Published Jul 15, 2021
·
Updated

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.53 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.2 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: 199232.

Other sources

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 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

11 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator<=5.2.0.0 - 5.2.6.5_3
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator<=6.0.0.0 - 6.0.3.4
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator<=6.1.0.0 - 6.1.0.2
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator>=5.2.0.0<=5.2.6.5_3
IBM Sterling B2B Integrator>=6.1.0.0<=6.1.0.2
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Jul 15, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jul 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20562?

CVE-2021-20562 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-20562?

To mitigate CVE-2021-20562, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of Sterling B2B Integrator.

3

Which versions of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator are affected by CVE-2021-20562?

CVE-2021-20562 affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions from 5.2.0.0 to 5.2.6.5_3 and 6.1.0.0 to 6.1.0.2.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2021-20562?

CVE-2021-20562 allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling the embedding of arbitrary JavaScript code.

5

What could be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2021-20562?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-20562 could lead to credential disclosure and unwanted modifications to the web application's functionality.

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