CVE-2021-20504

Name: CVE-2021-20504
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-30T17:15:16.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20504 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Jazz Foundation Products are 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 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Jazz Foundation Products are 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. IBM X-Force ID: 198231.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Insights	7.0
Ibm	Engineering Insights	7.0.1
Ibm	Engineering Insights	7.0.2
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Management	7.0
Ibm	Engineering Requirements Quality Assistant On-Premises	All versions
Ibm	Engineering Workflow Management	7.0.0
Ibm	Engineering Workflow Management	7.0.1
Ibm	Engineering Workflow Management	7.0.2
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	6.0.2
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	6.0.6
Ibm	Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Team Concert	6.0.6
Ibm	Rational Team Concert	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Rational Team Concert	6.0.6.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198231VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6437579Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198231VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6437579Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20504?

How severe is CVE-2021-20504?

CVE-2021-20504 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20504?

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