CVE-2021-20373

Name: CVE-2021-20373
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-09T17:15:07.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20373 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 may be vulnerable to an Information Disclosure when using the LOAD utility as under certain circumstances the LOAD utility does not enforce directory restrictions. IBM X-Force ID: 199521.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 may be vulnerable to an Information Disclosure when using the LOAD utility as under certain circumstances the LOAD utility does not enforce directory restrictions. IBM X-Force ID: 199521.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2	10.1
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1
Ibm	Db2	11.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/195521VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220225-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523804Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/195521VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220225-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523804Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20373?

How severe is CVE-2021-20373?

CVE-2021-20373 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20373?

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