# CVE-2021-29883: IBM Standards Processing Engine (IBM Transformation Extender Advanced 9.0 and 10.0) does not set the secure attribute on authorization token

- Severity: CVSS 4.3 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/PR:N/I:N/AV:N/A:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2021-10-21 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- IBM Transformation Extender Advanced: 9.0, 10.0

## Description

IBM Standards Processing Engine (IBM Transformation Extender Advanced 9.0 and 10.0) does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 207090.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on IBM Transformation Extender Advanced, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6507077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/207090

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