How severe is CVE-2021-37546?

CVE-2021-37546 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-2021-37546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-37546?

CVE-2021-37546 affects Jetbrains Teamcity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37546?

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

When was CVE-2021-37546 published?

CVE-2021-37546 was published on 2021-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37546

CVE-2021-37546 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Teamcity 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Jetbrains Teamcity
Published: 2021-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2021.1, an insecure key generation mechanism for encrypted properties was used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37546?: In JetBrains TeamCity before 2021.1, an insecure key generation mechanism for encrypted properties was used.
How severe is CVE-2021-37546?: CVE-2021-37546 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-2021-37546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-37546?: CVE-2021-37546 affects Jetbrains Teamcity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-37546 published?: CVE-2021-37546 was published on 2021-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/08/05/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q2-2021/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:teamcity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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