Session Fixation Vulnerability in IBM Sterling File Gateway
CVE-2021-20473

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Sterling File Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 October 2021

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

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496785
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196944
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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

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