How severe is CVE-2021-39020?

CVE-2021-39020 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-2021-39020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39020?

CVE-2021-39020 affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39020?

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

When was CVE-2021-39020 published?

CVE-2021-39020 was published on 2022-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39020

CVE-2021-39020 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Guardium Data Encryption 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Guardium Data Encryption
Published: 2022-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.7 and lower stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 213855.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39020?: IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.7 and lower stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 213855.
How severe is CVE-2021-39020?: CVE-2021-39020 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-2021-39020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39020?: CVE-2021-39020 affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39020 published?: CVE-2021-39020 was published on 2022-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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