CVE-2021-39017 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing versions 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 are vulnerable to remote file upload attacks due to improper access controls.

Understanding CVE-2021-39017

This CVE affects IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing versions 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2.

What is CVE-2021-39017?

CVE-2021-39017 is a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files due to improper access controls in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing.

The Impact of CVE-2021-39017

The impact of this vulnerability is rated with a CVSS base score of 5.7, indicating a medium severity issue with high integrity impact and low privileges required for exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39017

CVE-2021-39017 technical details include:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary files.

Affected Systems and Versions

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing versions 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
Scope: Unchanged

Mitigation and Prevention

To mitigate the impact of CVE-2021-39017:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
Review and adjust access controls to prevent unauthorized file uploads.
Monitor systems for any suspicious file uploads.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing.
Conduct security training for employees on file upload security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply the official fix from IBM to address the vulnerability and improve system security.