How severe is CVE-2021-20442?

CVE-2021-20442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20442?

CVE-2021-20442 affects Ibm Security Verify Bridge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20442?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-20442 published?

CVE-2021-20442 was published on 2021-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20442

CVE-2021-20442 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Bridge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Bridge
Published: 2021-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Bridge contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 196618.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20442?: IBM Security Verify Bridge contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 196618.
How severe is CVE-2021-20442?: CVE-2021-20442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20442?: CVE-2021-20442 affects Ibm Security Verify Bridge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-20442 published?: CVE-2021-20442 was published on 2021-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_bridge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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