CVE-2021-20417

Name: CVE-2021-20417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-07T17:15:07.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20417 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.4 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196219

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Guardium Data Encryption	4.0.0.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196219VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469691Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196219VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6469691Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20417?

How severe is CVE-2021-20417?

CVE-2021-20417 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20417?

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