Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in IBM API Connect - CVE-2021-38997
Published: March 26, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU106056
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38997
CWE-ID: CWE-116
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
IBM API Connect
IBM API Connect
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the improper validation of input by the HOST headers. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-38997
Install updates from vendor's website.