CVE-2021-20481

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 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: 197503.

• CWE-79

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197503VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
• https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496781Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197503VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
• https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496781Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

Oct 7, 2021

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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