CVE-2021-20578: Critical severity ibm cloud pak for security vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2021
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Updated

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.7.0.0, 1.7.1.0, 1.7.2.0, and 1.8.0.0 could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions due to improper or missing authentication controls. IBM X-Force ID: 199282.

Other sources

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions due to improper or missing authentication controls.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.7.0.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.7.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security=1.7.2.0
redhat Openshift
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.2.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.1.0
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S)<=1.7.0.0

Event History

Sep 8, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20578?

CVE-2021-20578 is a vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.7.0.0, 1.7.1.0, 1.7.2.0, and 1.8.0.0 that allows an attacker to perform unauthorized actions due to improper or missing authentication controls.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-20578?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-20578 by taking advantage of the improper or missing authentication controls in IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) to perform unauthorized actions.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20578?

CVE-2021-20578 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

4

Which versions of IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) are affected by CVE-2021-20578?

CVE-2021-20578 affects IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) versions 1.7.0.0, 1.7.1.0, and 1.7.2.0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-20578?

To fix CVE-2021-20578, update IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) to a version that includes proper authentication controls.

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