CVE-2021-20375 Missing authorization in Sterling File Gateway

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can intercept and replace messages from other users due to improper access controls in IBM Sterling File Gateway.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-20375?

CVE-2021-20375 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator, published on 7 Oct 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 could allow an authenticated user to intercept and replace a message sent by another user due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 195567.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20375?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20375?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20375 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2021-20375 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20375 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4g69-39rh-x4q7.

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