How severe is CVE-2021-39025?

CVE-2021-39025 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-2021-39025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39025?

CVE-2021-39025 primarily affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39025?

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

When was CVE-2021-39025 published?

CVE-2021-39025 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39025

CVE-2021-39025 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Guardium Data Encryption
Published: 2022-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 could disclose internal IP address information when the web backend is down. IBM X-Force 213863.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39025?: IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.0 and 5.0.0.0 could disclose internal IP address information when the web backend is down. IBM X-Force 213863.
How severe is CVE-2021-39025?: CVE-2021-39025 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-2021-39025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39025?: CVE-2021-39025 primarily affects Ibm Guardium Data Encryption. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39025?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39025 published?: CVE-2021-39025 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_encryption:5.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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