CVE-2021-39016

Name: CVE-2021-39016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-14T17:15:08.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39016 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 does not sufficiently monitor or control transmitted network traffic volume, so that an actor can cause the software to transmit more traffic than should be allowed for that actor. IBM X-Force ID: 213722.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 does not sufficiently monitor or control transmitted network traffic volume, so that an actor can cause the software to transmit more traffic than should be allowed for that actor. IBM X-Force ID: 213722.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.6
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	6.0.6.1
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing	7.0.1
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing	7.0
Ibm	Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing	7.0.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213722VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6603335Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213722VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6603335Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39016?

How severe is CVE-2021-39016?

CVE-2021-39016 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39016?

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