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CVE-2021-20538: IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0 and 1.5.0.1 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information or perform actions they should not have access to due to incorrect authorization mechanisms....
CVE-2021-20538 · published 5 years ago
Summary
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0 and 1.5.0.1 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information or perform actions they should not have access to due to incorrect authorization mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 198919.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | cloud_pak_for_security |
1.5.0.0 1.5.0.1 cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:1.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0 and 1.5.0.1 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information or perform actions they should not have access to due to incorrect authorization mechanisms....
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0 and 1.5.0.1 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information or perform actions they should not have access to due to incorrect authorization mechanisms. IBM X-Force ID: 198919.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198919 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6450849 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-863Incorrect Authorization
Timeline
Published10 May 2021
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2021-20538 · NVD
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