How severe is CVE-2021-20410?

CVE-2021-20410 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20410 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20410?

CVE-2021-20410 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Information Queue. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20410?

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

When was CVE-2021-20410 published?

CVE-2021-20410 was published on 2021-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20410

CVE-2021-20410 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Information Queue with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Information Queue
Published: 2021-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 sends user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 198190.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20410?: IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 sends user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 198190.
How severe is CVE-2021-20410?: CVE-2021-20410 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20410 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20410?: CVE-2021-20410 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Information Queue. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20410?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20410 published?: CVE-2021-20410 was published on 2021-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_information_queue:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_information_queue:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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