CVE-2021-20569 Information disclosure in Security Secret Server

Medium 5.3 Published 14 Sep 2021 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An attacker can enumerate usernames in IBM Security Secret Server due to improper input validation, leading to information disclosure.

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

What is CVE-2021-20569?

CVE-2021-20569 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Secret Server, published on 14 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Security Secret Server up to 11.0 could allow an attacker to enumerate usernames due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 199243.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20569?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Secret Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20569?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20569 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-20569 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20569 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjh7-2cqf-c2cr.