How severe is CVE-2021-20445?

CVE-2021-20445 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-2021-20445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20445?

CVE-2021-20445 affects Ibm Maximo For Civil Infrastructure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20445?

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

When was CVE-2021-20445 published?

CVE-2021-20445 was published on 2021-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20445

CVE-2021-20445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Maximo For Civil Infrastructure 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Maximo For Civil Infrastructure
Published: 2021-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Maximo for Civil Infrastructure 7.6.2 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information due to insecure storeage of authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 196621.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20445?: IBM Maximo for Civil Infrastructure 7.6.2 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information due to insecure storeage of authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 196621.
How severe is CVE-2021-20445?: CVE-2021-20445 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-2021-20445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20445?: CVE-2021-20445 affects Ibm Maximo For Civil Infrastructure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20445 published?: CVE-2021-20445 was published on 2021-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_for_civil_infrastructure:7.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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