CVE-2021-20539

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified

CVE-2021-20539 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user through HTTP GET requests. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user through HTTP GET requests. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 198920.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.94%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmCloud Pak For Security1.5.0.0
IbmCloud Pak For Security1.5.1.0
IbmCloud Pak For Security1.6.0.0
IbmCloud Pak For Security1.6.1.0
IbmCloud Pak For Security1.7.0.0
IbmCloud Pak For Security1.7.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20539?
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user through HTTP GET requests. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 198920.
How severe is CVE-2021-20539?
CVE-2021-20539 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20539?
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