IBM Cloud Private update for IBM WebSphere Application Server



Published: 2022-04-25
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-39031
CWE-ID CWE-90
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) LDAP injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU59970

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39031

CWE-ID: CWE-90 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing DLAP queries. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to modify the original LDAP query and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cloud Private: 3.2.1 CD - 3.2.2 CD

External links

http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-security-vulnerabilities-affect-ibm-cloud-private-ibm-websphere-application-server-cve-2021-39031/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574521


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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