CVE-2021-29728
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CVE-2021-29728 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 2.4.3.2, and 3.4.3.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 201160.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 2.4.3.2, and 3.4.3.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 201160.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Sterling External Authentication Server | 2.4.3.2 |
| Ibm | Sterling External Authentication Server | 6.0.1.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling External Authentication Server | 6.0.2.0 |
| Ibm | Sterling Secure Proxy | 3.4.3.2 |
| Ibm | Sterling Secure Proxy | 6.0.1 |
| Ibm | Sterling Secure Proxy | 6.0.2 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201160VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6484681Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6484685Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201160VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6484681Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6484685Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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