XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM Jazz Foundation Products
CVE-2021-20502

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Engineering Lifecycle Optimization
Engineering Workflow Management
Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager
Rational Team Concert
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 March 2021

What is CVE-2021-20502?

IBM Jazz Foundation Products are susceptible to an XML External Entity Injection attack when handling XML input. This vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the system, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information or excessive consumption of memory resources. Proper input validation and sanitization measures are crucial to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0

Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0.1

Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 7.0.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6437579
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198059
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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