CVE-2021-20536: ibm spectrum_protect_plus
CVSS: 6.2v3.0MediumModified
Published 26-04-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-20536 is a medium (CVSS 6.2) vulnerability in ibm spectrum_protect_plus. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.2/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-04-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Protect Plus File Systems Agent 10.1.6 and 10.1.7 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 198836.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/I:N/UI:N/A:N/S:U/AV:L/AC:L/C:H/PR:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.2MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
18%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
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
- spectrum_protect_plus10.1.6 | 10.1.7
1 vendor · 1 product