CVE-2021-20564: Medium severity ibm cloud pak for security vulnerability

Published Apr 28, 2021
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Updated

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.4.0.0, 1.5.0.0, 1.5.0.1, 1.6.0.0, and 1.6.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 199235.

Other sources

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

IBM

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.4.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.5.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.5.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.6.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.6.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.6.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.6.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.5.0.1
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.5.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.4.0.0

Event History

Apr 28, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
May 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-20564.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) version 1.4.0.0, 1.5.0.0, 1.5.0.1, 1.6.0.0, and 1.6.0.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20564?

The severity of CVE-2021-20564 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?

A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by obtaining sensitive information through the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security.

5

Are there any available references for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [X-Force Exchange](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199235) and [IBM Support](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6453115).

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