CVE-2021-38997 Detail
Current Description
IBM API Connect V10.0.0.0 through V10.0.5.0, V10.0.1.0 through V10.0.1.7, and V2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.19 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 213212.
Analysis Description
IBM API Connect V10.0.0.0 through V10.0.5.0, V10.0.1.0 through V10.0.1.7, and V2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.19 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking. IBM X-Force ID: 213212.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-116 | Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output | NIST |
| CWE-644 | Improper Neutralization of HTTP Headers for Scripting Syntax | IBM Corporation |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis by NIST 12/13/2022 12:45:33 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
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*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.0.0.0 up to (including) 10.0.5.0
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 10.0.1.0 up to (including) 10.0.1.7
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2018.4.1.0 up to (including) 2018.4.1.19
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-116 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213212 No Types Assigned |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213212 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6842621 No Types Assigned |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6842621 Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-38997
NVD Published Date:
12/12/2022
NVD Last Modified:
12/13/2022
Source:
IBM Corporation