How severe is CVE-2021-20486?

CVE-2021-20486 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-2021-20486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20486?

CVE-2021-20486 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20486?

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

When was CVE-2021-20486 published?

CVE-2021-20486 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20486

CVE-2021-20486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Data 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2021-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Data 3.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information when installed with additional plugins. IBM X-Force ID: 197668.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20486?: IBM Cloud Pak for Data 3.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information when installed with additional plugins. IBM X-Force ID: 197668.
How severe is CVE-2021-20486?: CVE-2021-20486 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-2021-20486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20486?: CVE-2021-20486 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20486 published?: CVE-2021-20486 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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