Medium severity6.5NVD Advisory· Published Oct 7, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-20473
CVE-2021-20473
Description
IBM Sterling File Gateway User Interface 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196944.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=2.2.0.0,<=5.2.6.5_3
- (no CPE)range: 2.2.0.0
- Range: 2.2.0.0 - 6.1.1.0
Patches
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References
2- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6496785nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196944nvdVDB EntryVendor Advisory
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