IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.7.0.0/1.7.1.0/1.7.2.0/1.8.0.0 improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.7.0.0/1.7.1.0/1.7.2.0/1.8.0.0 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-20578. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM Cloud Pak for Security 1.7.0.0/1.7.1.0/1.7.2.0/1.8.0.0 (Cloud Software). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 10/01/2021. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-20578 since 12/17/2020. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (199282). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/17/2020 🔍
10/01/2021 +287 days 🔍
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10/04/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-20578 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-20578
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-183627
X-Force: 199282

Entryinfo

Created: 10/01/2021 06:48
Updated: 10/04/2021 14:10
Changes: 10/01/2021 06:48 (50), 10/04/2021 14:10 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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