CVE-2021-39031: High severity ibm open liberty vulnerability

Published Jan 24, 2022
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 22.0.0.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and could result in in granting permission to unauthorized resources. IBM X-Force ID: 213875.

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IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and could result in in granting permission to unauthorized resources.

IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty<=17.0.0.3 - 22.0.0.1
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=17.0.0.3<=22.0.0.1

Event History

Jan 24, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 25, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39031?

CVE-2021-39031 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 22.0.0.1 that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39031?

CVE-2021-39031 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-39031?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-39031 by using a specially crafted request to conduct an LDAP injection, potentially granting permission to unauthorized resources.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-39031?

Yes, IBM has provided fixes for this vulnerability. Please refer to the IBM support pages for more information on how to apply the fixes.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2021-39031?

CVE-2021-39031 is associated with CWE-74, which is the CWE ID for Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').

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