CVE-2021-20563 (GCVE-0-2021-20563)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-09-23 17:10 – Updated: 2024-09-16 17:13
VLAI?
Summary
IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.0.3 could allow a remote authenciated user to obtain sensitive information. By sending a specially crafted request, the user could disclose a valid filepath on the server which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 199234.
Severity ?
4.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/I:N/C:L/UI:N/AC:L/A:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U
CWE
  • Obtain Information
Assigner
ibm
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
IBM Sterling File Gateway Affected: 2.2.0.0
Affected: 6.1.0.3
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Date Public ?
2021-09-22 00:00
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