Security Bulletin
Summary
Vulnerability exists in the Apache Struts framework version used by IBM Spectrum Symphony V7.2.1, and V7.2.0.2. Interim fixes that provide instructions on upgrading the Apache Struts framework to version 2.5.26 (which resolves the vulnerability) are available on IBM Fix Central.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2020-17530
DESCRIPTION: Apache Struts could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a forced double OGNL evaluation on raw user input in tag attributes. By sending specially crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192743 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| IBM Spectrum Symphony | 7.2.1 |
| IBM Spectrum Symphony | 7.2.0.2 |
Remediation/Fixes
| Products | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/First Fix |
| IBM Spectrum Symphony | 7.2.1 | P104109 | sym-7.2.1-build600149 |
| IBM Spectrum Symphony | 7.2.0.2 | P104092 | sym-7.2.0.2-build600148 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Acknowledgement
Change History
19 Mar 2021: Initial Publication
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
19 March 2021
UID
ibm16434139