CVE-2021-20582 Information disclosure in Security Secret Server

Low 3.7 Published 14 Sep 2021 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers can access sensitive data stored in URL parameters via logs or history, requiring an upgrade to IBM Security Secret Server.

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-2021-20582?

CVE-2021-20582 is a low-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 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 199328.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20582?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Security Secret Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20582?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20582 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-20582 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20582 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7r57-25xw-x723.