Information disclosure in IBM API Connect - CVE-2021-20440
Published: March 16, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU51505
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20440
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The 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.
Affected software
IBM API Connect
How to mitigate CVE-2021-20440
Install updates from vendor's website.
IBM API Connect - addressed in versions 10.0.1, 2018.4.1.15