How severe is CVE-2021-20529?

CVE-2021-20529 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-2021-20529 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-2021-20529?

CVE-2021-20529 affects Ibm Control Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20529?

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

When was CVE-2021-20529 published?

CVE-2021-20529 was published on 2021-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20529

CVE-2021-20529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Control Center 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.

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
Affected product: Ibm Control Center
Published: 2021-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Control Center 6.2.0.0 could allow a user to obtain sensitive version information that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 198763.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20529?: IBM Control Center 6.2.0.0 could allow a user to obtain sensitive version information that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 198763.
How severe is CVE-2021-20529?: CVE-2021-20529 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-2021-20529 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-2021-20529?: CVE-2021-20529 affects Ibm Control Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20529 published?: CVE-2021-20529 was published on 2021-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:control_center:6.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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