Headline
CVE-2021-38965: Security Bulletin: IBM FileNet Content Manager Operating System command injection security vulnerability
IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4, 5.5.6, and 5.5.7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 212346.
Summary
FileNet Content Manager component Administration Console for Content Platform Engine (ACCE) user Operating System command injection security vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-38965
DESCRIPTION: IBM FileNet Content Manager could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request.
CVSS Base score: 6.3
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212346 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L)
Affected Products and Versions
Affected Product(s)
Version(s)
FileNet Content Manager
5.5.4
FileNet Content Manager
5.5.6
FileNet Content Manager
5.5.7
Remediation/Fixes
To resolve these vulnerabilities, install one of the patch sets listed below.
Product
VRMF
APAR
Remediation/First Fix
FileNet Content Manager
5.5.4
5.5.6
5.5.7
PJ46654
PJ46654
PJ46654
5.5.4.0-P8CPE-IF007 - 1/14/2022
5.5.6.0-P8CPE-IF003 - 1/14/2022
5.5.7.0-P8CPE-IF002 - 1/14/2022
In the above table, the APAR links will provide more information about the fix.
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
References
Off
Acknowledgement
Change History
14 January 2022: 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.
Disclaimer
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Document Location
Worldwide
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