IBM CP4S 1.10.x Missing HSTS Enablement Exposes Sensitive Data
CVE-2021-39090 Published on February 29, 2024
IBM Cloud Pak for Security information disclosure
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 216388.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2021-39090 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
The software does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. The lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-39090
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Affected Versions
IBM Cloud Pak for Security:- Version 1.10.0.0, <= 1.10.6.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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