How severe is CVE-2021-39011?

CVE-2021-39011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39011 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39011?

CVE-2021-39011 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39011?

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

When was CVE-2021-39011 published?

CVE-2021-39011 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39011

CVE-2021-39011 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Security
Published: 2023-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 213645.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39011?: IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.6.0 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 213645.
How severe is CVE-2021-39011?: CVE-2021-39011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39011 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39011?: CVE-2021-39011 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39011?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39011 published?: CVE-2021-39011 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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