CVE-2021-20574 (GCVE-0-2021-20574)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-06-28 16:10 – Updated: 2024-09-16 23:25
VLAI
Summary
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and takeover other accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 199252.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.0/PR:L/S:U/A:H/AC:H/AV:N/UI:N/I:H/C:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
CWE
  • Gain Privileges
Assigner
ibm CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard B 88/100 over 1197 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters Affected: 6.0
Affected: 7.0
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Date Public
2021-06-22 00:00
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