CVE-2021-20402 Information disclosure in Security Verify Information Queue

Low 2.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information via detailed error messages in IBM Security Verify Information Queue, aiding further attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-20402?

CVE-2021-20402 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Information Queue, published on 11 Feb 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196076.

Weakness: CWE-209

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20402?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Verify Information Queue.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20402?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20402 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-20402 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20402 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8fgc-jgp5-4737.

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