CVE-2021-20552

MEDIUM
4.3
CVSS Score
Published: October 7, 2021 at 06:05 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:34 AM UTC
2 products affected across 1 vendorSterling File GatewayAIX· also runs on 2 platforms

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Severity
MEDIUM4.3
Exploit prediction
EPSS 1.0%

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 199170.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

6.0.1.0 ≤ v ≤ 6.1.0.26.0.1.06.1.0.2
ibm-aix (environment) · linux-linux-kernel (environment) · microsoft-windows (environment)
AIX· IBMdevice
80%
All versions

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (2)

CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-209

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