How severe is CVE-2021-20414?

CVE-2021-20414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20414 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20414?

CVE-2021-20414 affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20414?

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

When was CVE-2021-20414 published?

CVE-2021-20414 was published on 2021-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20414

CVE-2021-20414 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Guardium Data Encryption with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Guardium Data Encryption
Published: 2021-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 could allow a user to bruce force sensitive information due to not properly limiting the number of interactions. IBM X-Force ID: 196216.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20414?: IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 3.0.0.2 could allow a user to bruce force sensitive information due to not properly limiting the number of interactions. IBM X-Force ID: 196216.
How severe is CVE-2021-20414?: CVE-2021-20414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20414 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20414?: CVE-2021-20414 affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20414?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20414 published?: CVE-2021-20414 was published on 2021-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:3.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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