CVE-2021-20485 Information disclosure in Sterling File Gateway

Medium 4.3 Published 23 Sep 2021 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive system information via detailed error messages, aiding further attacks.

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-2021-20485?

CVE-2021-20485 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling File Gateway, published on 23 Sep 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 6.1.0.3 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: 197667.

Weakness: CWE-209

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20485?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Sterling File Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20485?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20485 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-20485 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20485 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Sterling File Gateway vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pvj5-524r-w5vj.