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CVE-2021-20538

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.74%

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CVE-2021-20538 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0 and 1.5.0.1 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information or perform actions they should not have access to due to incorrect authorization mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 198919.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0 and 1.5.0.1 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information or perform actions they should not have access to due to incorrect authorization mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 198919.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.74%

49.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmCloud Pak For Security1.5.0.0
IbmCloud Pak For Security1.5.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20538?
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0 and 1.5.0.1 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information or perform actions they should not have access to due to incorrect authorization mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 198919.
How severe is CVE-2021-20538?
CVE-2021-20538 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20538?
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-2021-20538?

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Source: NVD / NIST