How severe is CVE-2021-39023?

CVE-2021-39023 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39023?

CVE-2021-39023 primarily affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39023?

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-2021-39023 published?

CVE-2021-39023 was published on 2022-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39023

CVE-2021-39023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Guardium Data Encryption 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-209.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Ibm Guardium Data Encryption
Published: 2022-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0 and 5.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 213860.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39023?: IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0 and 5.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 213860.
How severe is CVE-2021-39023?: CVE-2021-39023 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39023?: CVE-2021-39023 primarily affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39023?: 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-2021-39023 published?: CVE-2021-39023 was published on 2022-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:2.6.4.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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