CVE-2021-20578 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Security	1.7.0.0
Redhat	Openshift	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199282VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6493729PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199282VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6493729PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20578?

CVE-2021-20578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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: 199...

How severe is CVE-2021-20578?

CVE-2021-20578 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20578?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Cloud Pak For Security, Redhat Openshift.