CVE-2020-4921

Name: CVE-2020-4921
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-20T15:15:42.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4921 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.2 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium 10.6 and 11.2 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 191398.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium	10.6
Ibm	Security Guardium	11.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191398VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6405952Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191398VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6405952Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4921?

How severe is CVE-2020-4921?

CVE-2020-4921 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4921?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST