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Vulnerability Countermeasure Information Database JVN iPedia Registration Status [2021 2nd Quarter (Apr. - Jun.)]

Release Date:Aug 25, 2021

IT Security Center

1. 2021 2nd Quarter: Vulnerability Countermeasure Information Database JVN iPedia Registration Status

The vulnerability countermeasure information database JVN iPedia (https://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/) is endeavoring to become a comprehensive vulnerability database where vulnerability information is aggregated for easy access for IT users. JVN iPedia collects and/or translates the vulnerability information published by 1) domestic software developers, 2) JVN (*1), a vulnerability information portal run by JPCERT/CC and IPA, and 3) NVD (*2), a vulnerability database run by NIST (*3). JVN iPedia has been making vulnerability information available to the public since April 25, 2007.

1-1. Vulnerabilities Registered in 2021/2Q

~ JVN iPedia now stores 129,824 vulnerabilities ~

The summary of the vulnerability information registered to the Japanese version of JVN iPedia during the 2nd quarter of 2021 (April 1 to June 30, 2021) is shown in the table below. As of the end of June 2021, the total number of vulnerabilities stored in JVN iPedia is 129,824 (Table 1-1, Figure 1-1).

As for the JVN iPedia English version, the total number of vulnerabilities stored is 2,301 as shown in the lower half of the Table 1-1.

Table 1-1. Vulnerabilities Registered to JVN iPedia during 2nd Quarter of 2021

 
Information Source
Registered Cases
Cumulative Cases
Japanese Version
Domestic Product Developers
3 cases
256 cases
JVN
150 cases
10,151 cases
NVD
2,582 cases
119,417 cases
Total
2,735 cases
129,824 cases
English Version
Domestic Product Developers
3 cases
251 cases
JVN
38 cases
2,050 cases
Total
41 cases
2,301 cases
 

2. Details on JVN iPedia Registered Data

2-1. Types of Vulnerabilities Reported

Figure 2-1 shows the number of vulnerabilities newly added to JVN iPedia during the 2nd quarter of 2021, sorted by the CWE vulnerability types.

The type of the vulnerabilities reported most in the 2nd quarter is CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting) with 264 cases, followed by CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) with 134, CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) with 101 cases, CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) with 88, CWE-200 (Information Exposure) with 87. CWE-79 (Cross-Site Scripting), the most reported vulnerability type in this quarter, could allow attackers to display false webpages and/or steal information.

Software developers need to make sure to mitigate vulnerability from the planning and design phase of software development. IPA provides tools and guidelines, such as "Vulnerability Countermeasure Guide for Software Developers"" (*4), "How to Secure Your Website" (*5), "Secure Programming Guide" (*6) and "AppGoat" (*7), a hands-on venerability learning tool, for website developers and operators to build secure websites.

2-2. Severity of Vulnerabilities Reported

Figure 2-2 shows the yearly change in the CVSSv2 rating scale based severity of vulnerabilities registered to JVN iPedia.

As for the vulnerabilities added to JVN iPedia in 2021, 22.0 percent are “Level III” (7.0 - 10.0), 62.9 percent are “Level ll” (4.0 – 6.9) and 15.1 percent are “Level I” (0.0 – 3.9). This means 84.9 percent of all vulnerabilities registered are Level II or higher, which are potentially critical enough to cause damage like information exposure or data falsification.

Figure 2-3 shows the yearly change in the CVSSv3 rating scale based severity of vulnerabilities registered to JVN iPedia.

As for the vulnerabilities added to JVN iPedia in 2021, 12.8 percent are “Critical” (9.0 – 10.0), 45.2 percent are “High” (7.0 – 8.9), 39.4 percent are “Medium” (4.0 – 6.9) and 2.6 percent are “Low” (0.1 – 3.9).

To avoid threats posed by the known vulnerabilities, both product developers and IT users should pay close attention to vulnerability disclosure and update software they use to a fixed version or apply a security patch as soon as possible when they become available. IT users can check vulnerabilities newly published on JVN iPedia in RSS and XML format (*8) as well.

2-3. Types of Software Reported with Vulnerability

Figure 2-4 shows the yearly change in the type of software reported with vulnerability. Application vulnerabilities have been published most, accounting for 68.4 percent (3,034 out of 4,436) of the 2021 total.

Figure 2-5 shows the yearly change in the number of JVN iPedia-stored vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) used in critical infrastructure sectors. As of June 2021, the total of 2,959 ICS vulnerabilities have been registered.

2-4. Products Reported with Vulnerability

Table 2-1 lists the top 20 software whose vulnerabilities were most registered to JVN iPedia during the 2nd quarter (April to June) of 2021.

In this quarter, the most registered products were Qualcomm products which continued from previous quarter, with 460 cases. This is due to the registration of vulnerability information for multiple Qualcomm products which published in 2020. In addition, OS products, such as Microsoft Windows Products, account for 14 of the top 20.

Besides those in the top 20 list, JVN iPedia stores and offers vulnerability information about a variety of software. IPA hopes software developers and users will make good use of JVN iPedia to efficiently check vulnerability information and take necessary action in a timely manner (*9).

Table 2-1. Top 20 most registered software products vulnerability countermeasure information in JVN iPedia [Apr. – Jun. 2021]

Rank
Category
Product Name (Vendor)
Number of
Vulnerabilities
Registered
1
Firmware
Qualcomm component (Qualcomm)
460
2
OS
Fedora (Fedora Project)
115
3
OS
Debian GNU/Linux (Debian)
102
4
Integrated set of business applications
Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle)
99
4
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 (Microsoft)
99
6
OS
Microsoft Windows Server (Microsoft)
96
7
OS
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Microsoft)
88
8
Middleware
MySQL (Oracle)
77
9
Browser
Google Chrome (Google)
74
10
OS
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Microsoft)
70
11
OS
Android (Google)
67
12
Network management software
HPE Intelligent Management Center (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
64
13
OS
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Microsoft)
63
13
Others
Backports SLE (openSUSE project)
63
15
OS
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Microsoft)
62
16
OS
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1 (Microsoft)
61
17
OS
openSUSE Leap (openSUSE project)
60
18
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 (Microsoft)
57
19
OS
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft)
56
20
OS
Cisco IOS XE (Cisco Systems)
46

3. Most Accessed Vulnerability Countermeasure Information

Table 3-1 lists the top 20 most accessed vulnerability countermeasure information in JVN iPedia during the 2nd quarter of 2021 (April to June).

In this quarter, the most accessed vulnerability countermeasure information was "phpMyAdmin vulnerable to cross-site scripting" published in 2014. This is because there was a lot of access which was considered mechanical from specific organizations. In addition, vulnerability countermeasure information published on the vulnerability countermeasure information portal site JVN accounted for 17 of the top 20.

Rating Scale

Note 1) CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

  • Level I (Low)
    • CVSS Base Score = 0.0~3.9
  • Level II (Medium)
    • CVSS Base Score = 4.0~6.9
  • Level III (High)
    • CVSS Base Score = 7.0~10.0

Note 2) CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

  • Low
    • CVSS Base Score =0.1~3.9
  • Medium
    • CVSS Base Score =4.0~6.9
  • High
    • CVSS Base Score =7.0~8.9
  • Critical
    • CVSS Base Score =9.0~10.0

Table 3-1. Top 20 Most Accessed Vulnerability Countermeasure Information in JVN iPedia [Apr. – Jun. 2021]

No.1 phpMyAdmin vulnerable to cross-site scripting JVNDB-2014-003893

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale
  • Level I (Low)
CVSSv2 Base Score

3.5

CVSSv3 Base Score

-

Date Public

2014/8/25

Access Count

7,948

No.2 Multiple vulnerabilities in Buffalo broadband routers JVNDB-2021-001381

CVSSv2 Base Score

-

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Medium

CVSSv3 Base Score

4.3

Date Public

2021/4/28

Access Count

7,278

No.3 Gurunavi Apps fail to restrict access permissions JVNDB-2021-000031

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level II (Medium)

CVSSv2 Base Score

4.3

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Low

CVSSv3 Base Score

3.3

Date Public

2021/4/14

Access Count

7,257

No.4 Multiple Buffalo network devices contain hidden functionality JVNDB-2021-001380

CVSSv2 Base Score

-

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

High

CVSSv3 Base Score

8.8

Date Public

2021/4/28

Access Count

7,155

No5. WordPress plugin "WP Fastest Cache" vulnerable to directory traversal JVNDB-2021-000034

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level II (Medium)

CVSSv2 Base Score

5.5

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Low

CVSSv3 Base Score

3.8

Date Public

2021/4/27

Access Count

6,593

No.6 Multiple vulnerabilities in Aterm WF1200CR, Aterm WG1200CR, Aterm WG2600HS, and Aterm WX3000HP JVNDB-2021-000030

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale
  • Level III (High)
CVSSv2 Base Score

8.3

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale
  • High
CVSSv3 Base Score

8.8

Date Public

2021/4/9

Access Count

6,580

No.7 Archive collectively operation utility vulnerable to directory traversal JVNDB-2021-000029

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale
  • Level II (Medium)
CVSSv2 Base Score

4.3

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Low

CVSSv3 Base Score

3.3

Date Public

2021/4/1

Access Count

6,427

No.8 Multiple vulnerabilities in multiple Aterm products JVNDB-2021-000028

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level II (Medium)

CVSSv2 Base Score

5.8

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

High

CVSSv3 Base Score

8.8

Date Public

2021/4/9

Access Count

6,323

No.9 Hot Pepper Gourmet App fails to restrict access permissions JVNDB-2021-000033

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level II (Medium)

CVSSv2 Base Score

4.3

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Medium

CVSSv3 Base Score

4.3

Date Public

2021/4/27

Access Count

6,264

No.10 mod_auth_openidc vulnerable to denial-of-service (DoS) JVNDB-2021-000037

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level II (Medium)

CVSSv2 Base Score

5.0

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

High

CVSSv3 Base Score

7.5

Date Public

2021/5/14

Access Count

5,908

No.11 EC-CUBE vulnerable to cross-site scripting JVNDB-2021-000035

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale
  • Level II (Medium)
CVSSv2 Base Score

6.8

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale
  • High
CVSSv3 Base Score

7.1

Date Public

2021/5/10

Access Count

5,792

No.12 Trend Micro Password Manager may insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries JVNDB-2021-001374

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale
  • Level II (Medium)
CVSSv2 Base Score

4.4

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

High

CVSSv3 Base Score

7.8

Date Public

2021/4/20

Access Count

5,559

No.13 Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Cosminexus JVNDB-2021-001345

CVSSv2 Base Score

-

CVSSv3 Base Score

-

Date Public

2021/4/13

Access Count

5,475

No.14 Vulnerability in JP1/VERITAS JVNDB-2021-001344

CVSSv2 Base Score

-

CVSSv3 Base Score

-

Date Public

2021/4/13

Access Count

5,471

No.15 yappa-ng vulnerable to cross-site scripting JVNDB-2021-000909

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level II (Medium)

CVSSv2 Base Score

4.3

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Medium

CVSSv3 Base Score

6.1

Date Public

2021/4/22

Access Count

5,261

No.16 The installers of ScanSnap Manager may insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries JVNDB-2021-000041

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale
  • Level II (Medium)
CVSSv2 Base Score

6.8

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale
  • High
CVSSv3 Base Score

7.8

Date Public

2021/5/21

Access Count

5,159

No.17 D-Link DAP-1880AC contains multiple vulnerabilities JVNDB-2021-001343

CVSSv2 Base Score

-

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Medium

CVSSv3 Base Score

5.0

Date Public

2021/4/12

Access Count

5,060

No.18 rNote vulnerable to cross-site scripting JVNDB-2021-000908

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level II (Medium)

CVSSv2 Base Score

4.3

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Medium

CVSSv3 Base Score

6.1

Date Public

2021/3/25

Access Count

5,007

No.19 Fuji Xerox multifunction devices and printers vulnerable to denial-of-service (DoS) JVNDB-2021-000026

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level I (Low)

CVSSv2 Base Score

3.3

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

Medium

CVSSv3 Base Score

4.3

Date Public

2021/3/19

Access Count

4,985

No.20 Multiple vulnerabilities in KonaWiki2 JVNDB-2021-000036

CVSSv2 Severity Rating Scale

Level III (High)

CVSSv2 Base Score

7.5

CVSSv3 Severity Rating Scale

High

CVSSv3 Base Score

7.3

Date Public

2021/5/13

Access Count

4,971

Table 3-2 lists the top 5 most accessed vulnerability information among those reported by domestic product developers.

Table 3-2. Top 5 Most Accessed Vulnerabilities Reported by Domestic Product Developers [Apr. - Jun. 2021]

No.1 Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Cosminexus JVNDB-2021-001345

CVSSv2 Base Score
  • -
CVSSv3 Base Score
  • -
Date Public

2021/4/13

Access Count

5,475

No.2 Vulnerability in JP1/VERITAS JVNDB-2021-001344

CVSSv2 Base Score
  • -
CVSSv3 Base Score

-

Date Public

2021/4/13

Access Count

5,471

No.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities in JP1/Automatic Operation JVNDB-2021-001026

CVSSv2 Base Score

-

CVSSv3 Base Score

-

Date Public

2021/2/16

Access Count

4,121

No.4 Improper access control vulnerability in JP1/IT Desktop Management 2 - Manager and JP1/NETM/Asset Information Manager JVNDB-2021-001021

CVSSv2 Base Score

-

CVSSv3 Base Score

-

Date Public

2021/2/8

Access Count

4,087

No.5 DoS Vulnerability in JP1/Automatic Job Management System 3 and JP1/Automatic Job Management System 2 JVNDB-2020-004476

CVSSv2 Base Score

-

CVSSv3 Base Score

-

Date Public

2020/5/18

Access Count

4,062

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