CVE-2021-29888: CSRF

Published Oct 29, 2021
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 207123.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7
IBM InfoSphere Information Server=11.7
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 29, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Nov 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 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-2021-29888?

CVE-2021-29888 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for cross-site request forgery attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-29888?

To fix CVE-2021-29888, users should apply the patch provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.

3

Which versions of IBM InfoSphere Information Server are affected by CVE-2021-29888?

CVE-2021-29888 affects IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7 and earlier versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-29888?

CVE-2021-29888 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

5

What actions can an attacker perform using CVE-2021-29888?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-29888 could execute malicious and unauthorized actions on behalf of a trusted user of the application.

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