CVE-2021-20422

Name: CVE-2021-20422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-13T16:15:08.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20422 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cloud Pak for Applications 4.3 could disclose sensitive information to a malicious attacker by accessing data stored in memory. IBM X-Force ID: 196304.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Applications 4.3 could disclose sensitive information to a malicious attacker by accessing data stored in memory. IBM X-Force ID: 196304.

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

1.25%

65.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Applications	< 4.3.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196304VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471327Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196304VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471327Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20422?

IBM Cloud Pak for Applications 4.3 could disclose sensitive information to a malicious attacker by accessing data stored in memory. IBM X-Force ID: 196304.

How severe is CVE-2021-20422?

CVE-2021-20422 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20422?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-20422?

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Source: NVD / NIST