CVE-2021-39087 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE article provides details about a vulnerability affecting IBM Sterling B2B Integrator software versions through 6.1.1.1.

Understanding CVE-2021-39087

This section delves into the specifics of the CVE-2021-39087 vulnerability affecting IBM Sterling B2B Integrator.

What is CVE-2021-39087?

CVE-2021-39087 is a vulnerability in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Standard Edition versions 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.1.1, allowing authenticated users to access sensitive information due to improper permission controls.

The Impact of CVE-2021-39087

The vulnerability has a CVSSv3 base score of 4.3 (Medium severity) and could result in data exposure to authenticated users in affected versions of the software.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39087

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator versions 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.1.1 lack proper permission controls, enabling authenticated users to retrieve sensitive information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Sterling B2B Integrator
Vendor: IBM
Affected Versions: 6.0.0.0, 6.1.0.0, 6.1.1.0, 6.0.3.5, 6.1.0.4, 6.1.1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/UI:N/A:N/I:N/PR:L/S:U/C:L/AV:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from CVE-2021-39087.

Immediate Steps to Take

IBM users should apply official fixes provided by the vendor.
Monitor information access within the IBM Sterling B2B Integrator to avoid unauthorized data retrieval.

Long-Term Security Practices

Ensure proper permission controls and access management within the software to prevent data leaks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update IBM Sterling B2B Integrator to the latest version to address security vulnerabilities promptly.