Cross-Origin Resource Sharing Vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
CVE-2021-20432

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Spectrum Protect Plus
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2021

Summary

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.7 are susceptible to a cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) vulnerability, which permits attackers to execute unauthorized privileged actions and gain access to sensitive information. This flaw arises from inadequate restrictions on domain names, enabling potentially harmful domains to interact with the system without proper limitations. Organizations using affected versions should assess their exposure and apply necessary security measures.

Affected Version(s)

Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0

Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.7

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6445733
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196344
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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