SB2023092816 - Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component in IBM CICS TX Advanced
Published: September 28, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023092816
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39028)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform various attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of input by the HOST headers. A remote user can conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.