CVE-2021-20392

Name: CVE-2021-20392
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-14T17:15:07.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20392 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar User Behavior Analytics 1.0.0 through 4.0.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar User Behavior Analytics 1.0.0 through 4.0.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar User Behavior Analytics	>= 1.0.0, < 4.1.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196000VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6453105Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196000VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6453105Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20392?

How severe is CVE-2021-20392?

CVE-2021-20392 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20392?

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