CVE-2021-37546

Name: CVE-2021-37546
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-06T14:15:08.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37546 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In JetBrains TeamCity before 2021.1, an insecure key generation mechanism for encrypted properties was used.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2021.1, an insecure key generation mechanism for encrypted properties was used.

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

0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jetbrains	Teamcity	< 2021.1

References

https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/08/05/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q2-2021/Vendor Advisory
https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/08/05/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q2-2021/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37546?

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2021.1, an insecure key generation mechanism for encrypted properties was used.

How severe is CVE-2021-37546?

CVE-2021-37546 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37546?

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