CVE-2021-39065

Name: CVE-2021-39065
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-13T18:15:08.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39065 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console login and uploadcertificate function . A remote attacker could inject arbitrary shell commands which would be executed on the affected system. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console login and uploadcertificate function . A remote attacker could inject arbitrary shell commands which would be executed on the affected system. IBM X-Force ID: 214958.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.17%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Copy Data Management	<= 2.2.13

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214958VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6525554Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/214958VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6525554Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39065?

How severe is CVE-2021-39065?

CVE-2021-39065 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39065?

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