How severe is CVE-2021-20581?

CVE-2021-20581 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-2021-20581 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20581?

CVE-2021-20581 affects Ibm Security Verify Privilege On-premises. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20581?

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

When was CVE-2021-20581 published?

CVE-2021-20581 was published on 2023-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20581

CVE-2021-20581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Privilege On-premises 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Privilege On-premises
Published: 2023-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Privilege On-Premises 11.5 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information due to insufficient session expiration. IBM X-Force ID: 199324.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20581?: IBM Security Verify Privilege On-Premises 11.5 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information due to insufficient session expiration. IBM X-Force ID: 199324.
How severe is CVE-2021-20581?: CVE-2021-20581 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-2021-20581 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20581?: CVE-2021-20581 affects Ibm Security Verify Privilege On-premises. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20581 published?: CVE-2021-20581 was published on 2023-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_privilege_on-premises:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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