CVE-2021-20527
CVE-2021-20527 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Resilient with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Ibm Resilient
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 could allow a privileged user to create create malicious scripts that could be executed as another user. IBM X-Force ID: 198759.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20527?
- IBM Resilient SOAR V38.0 could allow a privileged user to create create malicious scripts that could be executed as another user. IBM X-Force ID: 198759.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20527?
- CVE-2021-20527 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-20527 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-20527?
- CVE-2021-20527 affects Ibm Resilient. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-20527?
- 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-2021-20527 published?
- CVE-2021-20527 was published on 2021-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198759
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6444747
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:resilient:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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