CVE-2021-39052 Missing authorization in Spectrum Copy Data Management

Medium 5.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access the Spring Boot console without authorization, potentially exposing sensitive data or configuration in IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management.

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-2021-39052?

CVE-2021-39052 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management, published on 13 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to access the Spring Boot console without authorization. IBM X-Force ID: 214523.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39052?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39052?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39052 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-2021-39052 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39052 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqq4-vjgx-22jj.

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