Vulnerability identifier: #VU66526

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29827

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a malicious website, exploit vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM InfoSphere Information Server: 11.7

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-infosphere-information-server-is-vulnerable-to-a-cross-frame-scripting-exploit-cve-2021-29827/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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