CVE-2021-39074 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

IBM Security Guardium 11.4 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, potentially leading to credentials disclosure and altering intended functionality.

Understanding CVE-2021-39074

IBM Security Guardium 11.4 vulnerability impacting IBM products.

What is CVE-2021-39074?

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.4
Allows embedding arbitrary JavaScript in the Web UI

The Impact of CVE-2021-39074

Base Score: 6.1 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Exploit Code Maturity: High
Requires User Interaction
Potential for altering intended functionality and credentials disclosure

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39074

Vulnerability details, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

Allows attackers to embed JavaScript code in the Web UI
Potential for credentials disclosure within a trusted session

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Guardium
Vendor: IBM
Version: 11.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Low Attack Complexity
User Interaction Required
No Privileges Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.4.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fix for IBM Security Guardium 11.4
Monitor for any unusual activities indicative of exploitation

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Security Guardium
Educate users on safe browsing practices

Patching and Updates

Check IBM Security Bulletin 6598759 for official fixes
Refer to X-Force Vulnerability Report for additional insights