CVE-2021-20488
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CVE-2021-20488 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 could allow an authenticated malicious user to change the passwords of other users in the Windows AD environment when IBM Security Identity Manager Windows Password Synch Plug-in is deployed and configured. IBM X-Force ID: 197789.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 could allow an authenticated malicious user to change the passwords of other users in the Windows AD environment when IBM Security Identity Manager Windows Password Synch Plug-in is deployed and configured. IBM X-Force ID: 197789.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Identity Manager | 6.0.2 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197789VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6464081Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197789VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6464081Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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