Medium severity · published Sep 23, 2021
CVE-2021-20563
IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.0.3 could allow a remote authenciated user to obtain sensitive information
4.3
CVSS
0.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.7% · higher than 54% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
SF
Sterling File Gateway · Ibm
2.2.0.0 through 6.1.0.3 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20563
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-20563
VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199234
Patch
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491645
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