Risk | Medium |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-20440 |
CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IBM API Connect Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU51505
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20440
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not restrict member registration to the intended recepient. A remote authenticated attacker can use a stolen invitation link and register themselves as a member of an API provider organization.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIBM API Connect: 10.0.0 - 2018.4.1.13
External linkshttp://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196536
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6430107
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.