CVE-2021-39077: ibm security_guardium
CVSS: 4.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 03-11-2022Last modified 23-07-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-39077 is a medium (CVSS 4.4) vulnerability in ibm security_guardium. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 2.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.13%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-11-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-07-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Security Guardium 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, and 11.4 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 215587.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.13%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
2%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.13% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.13%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-319Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive InformationThe product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
- CWE-312Cleartext Storage of Sensitive InformationThe product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.
Affected systems
Ibm1 product
- security_guardium10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 | ≥ 11.0, ≤ 11.4 | 10.5 | 10.6
1 vendor · 1 product