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CVE-2021-39051

6.5 · MEDIUM

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.14.3 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input of application server registration function.

Published Mar 14, 2022CWE-918EPSS 0.85%

Overview

CVE-2021-39051 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 14, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.14.3 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input of application server registration function. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the host address and port fields of the application server registration form in the portal UI to enumerate and attack services that are running on those hosts. IBM X-Force ID: 214441.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39051?

CVE-2021-39051 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 14, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-39051?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-39051?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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