CVE-2021-39057 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.8.x is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) which may allow unauthorized requests and potential network enumeration or other attacks. Date Published: 2021-12-10 Date Updated: 2021-12-13

Understanding CVE-2021-39057

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus is affected by server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 4.2.

What is CVE-2021-39057?

CVE ID: CVE-2021-39057
Vendor: IBM
Affected Version: Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.8.x
Vulnerability Type: Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Privileges Required: Low
CVSS Base Score: 4.2 (Medium)

The Impact of CVE-2021-39057

The vulnerability may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39057

The technical details of CVE-2021-39057 include:

Vulnerability Description

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Protect Plus

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.8.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker can exploit the vulnerability to send unauthorized requests from the system

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2021-39057:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fix provided by IBM
Monitor network traffic for unauthorized requests

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security training for system users
Implement strong access controls to prevent unauthorized access

Patching and Updates

Regularly update Spectrum Protect Plus to the latest version
Stay informed about security bulletins and patches