How severe is CVE-2021-20359?

CVE-2021-20359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20359?

CVE-2021-20359 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Automation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20359?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-20359 published?

CVE-2021-20359 was published on 2021-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20359

CVE-2021-20359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Automation
Published: 2021-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 20.0.3, 20.0.2-IF002 - Business Automation Application Designer Component stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be obtained by an unauthorized user. IBM X-Force ID: 194966.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20359?: IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 20.0.3, 20.0.2-IF002 - Business Automation Application Designer Component stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be obtained by an unauthorized user. IBM X-Force ID: 194966.
How severe is CVE-2021-20359?: CVE-2021-20359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20359?: CVE-2021-20359 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Automation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20359 published?: CVE-2021-20359 was published on 2021-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_automation:20.0.2:interim_fix002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_automation:20.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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