CVE-2021-39046

Name: CVE-2021-39046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T16:15:08.403+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39046 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0, and 21.0 and IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and 8.6 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a lprivileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 214346.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0, and 21.0 and IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and 8.6 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a lprivileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 214346.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	18.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	18.0.0.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	18.0.0.2
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	19.0.0.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	19.0.0.2
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	19.0.0.3
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	20.0.0.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	20.0.0.2
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	21.0.2
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.6

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214346VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6564387Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214346VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6564387Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39046?

How severe is CVE-2021-39046?

CVE-2021-39046 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39046?

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-2021-39046?

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Source: NVD / NIST