CVE-2021-29854 — HIGH (7.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 and 7.6.1.2 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject HTTP HOST header, which will allow the attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 205680.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Maximo Application Suite	8.7
Ibm	Maximo Asset Management	7.6.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-116

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/205680VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6579187Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/205680VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6579187Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29854?

CVE-2021-29854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 and 7.6.1.2 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. By sending a specially crafted HTTP request, a remot...

How severe is CVE-2021-29854?

CVE-2021-29854 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29854?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Maximo Application Suite, Ibm Maximo Asset Management.