CVE-2021-20485: ibm sterling_file_gateway
CVSS: 4.3v3.0MediumModified
Published 23-09-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-20485 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in ibm sterling_file_gateway. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.98%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 23-09-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.0.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 197667.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/PR:L/AV:N/S:U/I:N/C:L/UI:N/AC:L/A:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.98%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
62%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.98% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.98%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- sterling_file_gateway2.2.0.0 | 6.1.0.3 | ≥ 2.2.0.0, ≤ 6.1.0.3
1 vendor · 1 product