Session Fixation Vulnerability in IBM Sterling File Gateway
CVE-2021-20473
6.3MEDIUM
Summary
The IBM Sterling File Gateway User Interface, from version 2.2.0.0 to 6.1.1.0, fails to invalidate user sessions upon logout. This oversight can be exploited by an authenticated user, allowing them to impersonate another user, thereby accessing sensitive information and functionalities intended solely for the impersonated user. This vulnerability raises significant security concerns for organizations using the affected versions, as it undermines the integrity of user authentication mechanisms.
Affected Version(s)
Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0
Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0
Sterling File Gateway 5.2.6.5_3
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved