CVE-2021-20562

Public Exploit

Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.6.5_3 and 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.2 vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 199232.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.87% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6475301 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199232 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Nov/16 mailing list third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164782/IBM-Sterling-B2B-Integrator-Cross-Site-Scripting.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20562?
CVE-2021-20562 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20562?
To fix CVE-2021-20562, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20562 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-20562 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20562?
CVE-2021-20562 affects IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.
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