CVE-2021-20483

Name: CVE-2021-20483
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-16T17:15:07.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20483 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). By sending a specially crafted request, a remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive data. IBM X-Force ID: 197591.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Identity Manager	6.0.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197591VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6464081Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197591VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6464081Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20483?

How severe is CVE-2021-20483?

CVE-2021-20483 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20483?

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-2021-20483?

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Source: NVD / NIST