CVE-2021-20540: ibm cloud_pak_for_security
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 02-08-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-20540 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in ibm cloud_pak_for_security. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.91%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-08-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 could disclose sensitive information to an unauthorized user through HTTP GET requests. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 198923.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 5.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 2.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/S:U/C:L/UI:N/PR:H/I:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST2.7LowCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.91%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.91% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.91%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Ibm1 product
- cloud_pak_for_security1.5.0.1 | 1.6.0.1 | 1.5.0.0 | 1.5.1.0 | 1.6.0.0 | 1.6.1.0 | 1.7.0.0 | 1.7.1.0
1 vendor · 1 product