How severe is CVE-2021-20500?

CVE-2021-20500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20500?

CVE-2021-20500 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20500?

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

When was CVE-2021-20500 published?

CVE-2021-20500 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20500

CVE-2021-20500 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2021-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 could reveal highly sensitive information to a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 197980.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20500?: IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 could reveal highly sensitive information to a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 197980.
How severe is CVE-2021-20500?: CVE-2021-20500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20500?: CVE-2021-20500 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20500 published?: CVE-2021-20500 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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