How severe is CVE-2021-39053?

CVE-2021-39053 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-2021-39053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39053?

CVE-2021-39053 affects Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39053?

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-2021-39053 published?

CVE-2021-39053 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39053

CVE-2021-39053 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management
Published: 2021-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the improper handling of requests for Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 214524.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39053?: IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the improper handling of requests for Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 214524.
How severe is CVE-2021-39053?: CVE-2021-39053 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-2021-39053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39053?: CVE-2021-39053 affects Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39053?: 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-2021-39053 published?: CVE-2021-39053 was published on 2021-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_copy_data_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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