How severe is CVE-2021-20498?

CVE-2021-20498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20498 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-2021-20498?

CVE-2021-20498 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20498?

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

When was CVE-2021-20498 published?

CVE-2021-20498 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20498

CVE-2021-20498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2021-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 reveals version information in HTTP requests that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 197972.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20498?: IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 reveals version information in HTTP requests that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 197972.
How severe is CVE-2021-20498?: CVE-2021-20498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20498 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-2021-20498?: CVE-2021-20498 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20498 published?: CVE-2021-20498 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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