CVE-2021-39024: XSS

Published May 9, 2022
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Updated

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 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 X-Force ID: 213862.

Other sources

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 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

4 affected components
IBM CM 2.6<=CM 2.6
IBM Guardium Data Encryption=4.0.0.0
IBM Guardium Data Encryption=5.0.0.0
IBM Guardium Data Encryption=5.0.0.3

Event History

May 9, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39024?

CVE-2021-39024 is a vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) that allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39024?

CVE-2021-39024 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-39024?

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) versions 4.0.0.0, 5.0.0.0, and 5.0.0.3 are affected by CVE-2021-39024.

4

How does CVE-2021-39024 work?

CVE-2021-39024 allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI of IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE), potentially compromising the intended functionality of the application.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-39024?

IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2021-39024. Users should update to the latest version of IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) to address the vulnerability.

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