Vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter
CVE-2021-20574
IBM Security Identity Manager Adapters 6.0 and 7.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and takeover other accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 199252.
EPSS: 0.017 (75.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ibm Security_identity_manager_adapter — versions 6.0.0.0, 7.0.0.0
- Ibm Security Identity Manager Adapters — versions 6.0, 7.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20574?
- CVE-2021-20574 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager Adapter, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-06-28.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20574?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-20574 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.