How severe is CVE-2021-39046?

CVE-2021-39046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39046?

CVE-2021-39046 primarily affects Ibm Business Automation Workflow. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39046?

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

When was CVE-2021-39046 published?

CVE-2021-39046 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39046

CVE-2021-39046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Automation Workflow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Business Automation Workflow
Published: 2022-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0, and 21.0 and IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and 8.6 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a lprivileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 214346.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39046?: IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0, and 21.0 and IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and 8.6 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a lprivileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 214346.
How severe is CVE-2021-39046?: CVE-2021-39046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39046?: CVE-2021-39046 primarily affects Ibm Business Automation Workflow. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39046?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39046 published?: CVE-2021-39046 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:18.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:18.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:18.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:19.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:19.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:19.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:20.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:20.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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