How severe is CVE-2021-20584?

CVE-2021-20584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20584?

CVE-2021-20584 affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20584?

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-2021-20584 published?

CVE-2021-20584 was published on 2021-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20584

CVE-2021-20584 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator
Published: 2021-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 199397.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20584?: IBM Sterling File Gateway 2.2.0.0 through 6.1.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 199397.
How severe is CVE-2021-20584?: CVE-2021-20584 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20584?: CVE-2021-20584 affects Ibm Sterling B2b Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20584?: 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-2021-20584 published?: CVE-2021-20584 was published on 2021-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_b2b_integrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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