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CVE-2021-20483: IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF).

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data. IBM X-Force ID: 197591.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 has an SSRF flaw that could let an attacker make the server send unintended requests and obtain sensitive data. The issue is rated medium, not known from the bundle to be actively exploited, but it matters because identity-management systems are high-value infrastructure.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted remediation item for identity infrastructure. Prioritize confirmation and vendor-guided remediation where version 6.0.2 is present, but do not escalate as emergency without additional exploitation evidence.

Technical view

CVE-2021-20483 is an SSRF vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2. IBM describes exploitation through a specially crafted request by a remote authenticated attacker. The provided CVSS 3.0 score is 5.3 with network attack vector and low complexity, but some impact and privilege details appear inconsistent across the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2, especially where the application is reachable over a network by users or integrated systems.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector includes exploit maturity as unproven, and IBM’s description requires a specially crafted request.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sufficient for affected product, version, SSRF class, and medium severity. The bundle conflicts on authentication and impact details: IBM text says authenticated sensitive-data access, while the CVSS vector lists PR:N and C:N/I:L.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 deployments.
  • Review IBM advisory 6464081 for official remediation guidance.
  • Check IBM X-Force entry 197591 for vendor vulnerability details.
  • Limit network access to identity-management administration surfaces.
  • Monitor application logs for unusual server-initiated requests.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm deployed IBM Security Identity Manager versions.
  • Verify whether IBM’s advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Review access paths to the affected application.
  • Check whether untrusted users can reach affected functionality.
  • Look for unexplained outbound requests from the server.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/S:U/A:N/I:L/C:N/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:L/S:U/A:N/I:L/C:N/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-20483Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/S:U/A:N/I:L/C:N/AV:N/PR:N/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Identity Manager6.0.2Listed
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