VDB-278359 · CVE-2021-38963 · GCVE-0-2021-38963

IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4 File csv injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component File Handler. This manipulation causes csv injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-38963. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Aspera Console up to 3.4.4. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a csv injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1236. The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection vulnerability. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-38963 since 08/16/2021. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/30/2024).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Name

Aspera Console

Version

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

VulDB Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Temp Score: 7.6
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NVD Base Score: 8.0
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CNA Base Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Csv injection
CWE: CWE-1236 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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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

08/16/2021 🔍
09/24/2024 +1135 days 🔍
09/24/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/09/2025 +166 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-38963 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38963
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-278359

Entryinfo

Created: 09/24/2024 14:05
Updated: 03/09/2025 15:04
Changes: 09/24/2024 14:05 (63), 09/30/2024 18:59 (11), 03/09/2025 15:04 (3)
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