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CVE-2021-20483 (GCVE-0-2021-20483)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-06-16 16:15 – Updated: 2024-09-16 23:21
VLAI
Summary
IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data. IBM X-Force ID: 197591.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AC:L/S:U/A:N/I:L/C:N/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
CWE
  • Gain Access
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
IBM Security Identity Manager Affected: 6.0.2
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Date Public
2021-06-15 00:00
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