CVE-2021-20482: ibm cloud_pak_for_automation
CVSS: 7.1v3.0HighModified
Published 30-03-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-20482 is a high (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in ibm cloud_pak_for_automation. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 73% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.45%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 20.0.2 and 20.0.3 IF002 are vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 197504.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:LSourcesSingle source
High 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/S:U/PR:L/I:N/AC:L/UI:N/A:L/AV:N/C:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
Medium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
73%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 1.40% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.45%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- cloud_pak_for_automation20.0.3.IF002 | 20.0.2 | 20.0.3:interim_fix002
1 vendor · 1 product