CVE-2021-20511 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 198300.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Verify Access	10.0.0
Docker	Docker	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198300VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471895PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198300VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471895PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20511?

CVE-2021-20511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/.....

How severe is CVE-2021-20511?

CVE-2021-20511 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20511?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Security Verify Access, Docker Docker.