What is CVE-2021-20426?

CVE-2021-20426 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.2 that contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20426?

The severity of CVE-2021-20426 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2021-20426?

IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, and 11.3 are affected by CVE-2021-20426.

How can I fix CVE-2021-20426?

To fix CVE-2021-20426, you should apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20426?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-20426 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website or the IBM Support pages.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-20426

critical

9.8

CWE

798

21/5/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-20426

First published: Fri May 21 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Guardium 11.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. IBM X-Force ID: 196313.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Guardium	=11.2
Linux Linux kernel
	<=10.5
	<=10.6
	<=11.0
	<=11.1
	<=11.2
	<=11.3

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455281

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20426?
CVE-2021-20426 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Guardium 11.2 that contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20426?
The severity of CVE-2021-20426 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which versions of IBM Security Guardium are affected by CVE-2021-20426?
IBM Security Guardium versions 10.5, 10.6, 11.0, 11.1, 11.2, and 11.3 are affected by CVE-2021-20426.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20426?
To fix CVE-2021-20426, you should apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20426?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-20426 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website or the IBM Support pages.

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