Vulnerability Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 194883.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | - |
| Ibm | Aix | - |
| Ibm | I | - |
| Ibm | Z\/Os | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Oracle | Solaris | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/194883VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6415959PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/194883VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6415959PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-20354?
CVE-2021-20354 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) t...
How severe is CVE-2021-20354?
CVE-2021-20354 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20354?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Ibm I, Ibm Z\/Os.