VDB-179652 · CVE-2021-20560 · XFDB 199229

IBM Sterling Connect 1.4.1.1/1.5.0.2 Direct Browser User Interface ui layer

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling Connect 1.4.1.1/1.5.0.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Direct Browser User Interface. The manipulation results in ui layer. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-20560. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Sterling Connect 1.4.1.1/1.5.0.2 (Business Process Management Software). Affected is an unknown code of the component Direct Browser User Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a ui layer vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1021. The web application does not restrict or incorrectly restricts frame objects or UI layers that belong to another application or domain, which can lead to user confusion about which interface the user is interacting with. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 07/26/2021. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-20560. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (199229). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Sterling Connect

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Ui layer
CWE: CWE-1021
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
07/26/2021 +220 days 🔍
07/26/2021 +0 days 🔍
07/28/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2021-20560 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-20560
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-179652
X-Force: 199229

Entryinfo

Created: 07/26/2021 18:28
Updated: 07/28/2021 18:28
Changes: 07/26/2021 18:28 (39), 07/28/2021 18:21 (3), 07/28/2021 18:28 (1)
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