SB2021122241 - Improper neutralization of special elements in output in IBM Security Verify Information Queue

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SB2021122241 - Improper neutralization of special elements in output in IBM Security Verify Information Queue

Published: December 22, 2021 Updated: June 1, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2021122241
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20405)

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform unauthorized activities.

The vulnerability exists due to improper encoding of output. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger the vulnerability and perform unauthorized activities.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References