CVE-2021-39090: ibm cloud_pak_for_security Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-39090 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in ibm cloud_pak_for_security. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 29-02-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 216388.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST5.9MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.45%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
38%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.45% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-311Missing Encryption of Sensitive DataThe product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission.
- 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.
Affected systems
Ibm1 product
- cloud_pak_for_security≥ 1.10.0.0, ≤ 1.10.6.0 | ≥ 1.10.0.0, < 1.10.7.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6856407Vendor Advisory