CVE-2021-39027

Name: CVE-2021-39027
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-06T16:15:14.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39027 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0 and 5.0.0 prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0 and 5.0.0 prepares a structured message for communication with another component, but encoding or escaping of the data is either missing or done incorrectly. As a result, the intended structure of the message is not preserved. IBM X-Force ID: 213865.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Guardium Data Encryption	4.0.0.0
Ibm	Guardium Data Encryption	5.0.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213865VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6582499Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213865VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6582499Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39027?

How severe is CVE-2021-39027?

CVE-2021-39027 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39027?

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