CVE-2021-20482
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CVE-2021-20482 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 20.0.2 and 20.0.3 IF002 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 20.0.2 and 20.0.3 IF002 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 197504.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Cloud Pak For Automation | 20.0.2 | — |
| Ibm | Cloud Pak For Automation | 20.0.3 | Interim Fix002 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197504VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6437577Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197504VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6437577Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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