CVE-2021-20561: ibm sterling_b2b_integrator Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.1v3.1MediumModified
Published 07-10-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-20561 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ibm sterling_b2b_integrator. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.64%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 07-10-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 199230.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/PR:L/AC:L/I:L/AV:N/A:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.64%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
50%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.64% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.64%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
- sterling_b2b_integrator≥ 2.2.0.0, ≤ 5.2.6.5_4 | ≥ 6.0.0.0, ≤ 6.0.0.6 | ≥ 6.0.1.0, ≤ 6.0.3.4 | ≥ 6.1.0.0, ≤ 6.1.0.2
- sterling_file_gateway2.2.0.0 | 6.0.1.0 | 6.0.0.0 | 6.1.0.2 | 6.0.0.6 | 6.0.3.4 | 6.1.0.0 | 5.2.6.5_4
1 vendor · 2 products