CVE-2021-39086

Severity: medium (CVSS 5.3 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-08-16 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-209

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.3.5, 6.1.0.0 through 6.1.0.4, and 6.1.1.0 through 6.1.1.1 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: 215889.

Affected products

IBM Sterling File Gateway: from 6.0.0.0 before 6.0.3.6; from 6.1.0.0 before 6.1.0.5; from 6.1.1.0 before 6.1.1.2 — fixed in 6.0.3.6, 6.1.0.5, 6.1.1.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.0.3.6, 6.1.0.5, 6.1.1.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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