How severe is CVE-2021-20537?

CVE-2021-20537 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-2021-20537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20537?

CVE-2021-20537 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20537?

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

When was CVE-2021-20537 published?

CVE-2021-20537 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20537

CVE-2021-20537 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2021-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID:198918

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20537?: IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID:198918
How severe is CVE-2021-20537?: CVE-2021-20537 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-2021-20537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20537?: CVE-2021-20537 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20537?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20537 published?: CVE-2021-20537 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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