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CVE-2021-20574

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.72%

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CVE-2021-20574 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and takeover other accounts. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and takeover other accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 199252.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmSecurity Identity Manager Adapter6.0.0.0
IbmSecurity Identity Manager Adapter7.0.0.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20574?
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and takeover other accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 199252.
How severe is CVE-2021-20574?
CVE-2021-20574 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20574?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST