What is CVE-2021-20439?

CVE-2021-20439 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager and IBM Security Verify Access Docker that allows unauthorized users to read user credentials stored in plain text.

How severe is CVE-2021-20439?

CVE-2021-20439 has a severity level of 7.5 (High).

How does CVE-2021-20439 affect IBM Security Access Manager?

CVE-2021-20439 affects IBM Security Access Manager versions up to and including 9.0, allowing unauthorized access to user credentials.

How does CVE-2021-20439 affect IBM Security Verify Access Docker?

CVE-2021-20439 affects IBM Security Verify Access Docker version 10.0.0, allowing unauthorized access to user credentials.

How can I fix CVE-2021-20439?

To fix CVE-2021-20439, IBM recommends applying the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM Security Access Manager and IBM Security Verify Access Docker.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-20439

high

7.5

CWE

522

30/6/2021

13/7/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-20439

First published: Wed Jun 30 2021(Updated: )

IBM Security Access Manager 9.0 and IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an unauthorized user.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Security Access Manager	=9.0
IBM Security Verify Access	=10.0.0
	<=10.0.0
	<=9.0

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6471903

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IBM-6471903

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20439?
CVE-2021-20439 is a vulnerability in IBM Security Access Manager and IBM Security Verify Access Docker that allows unauthorized users to read user credentials stored in plain text.
How severe is CVE-2021-20439?
CVE-2021-20439 has a severity level of 7.5 (High).
How does CVE-2021-20439 affect IBM Security Access Manager?
CVE-2021-20439 affects IBM Security Access Manager versions up to and including 9.0, allowing unauthorized access to user credentials.
How does CVE-2021-20439 affect IBM Security Verify Access Docker?
CVE-2021-20439 affects IBM Security Verify Access Docker version 10.0.0, allowing unauthorized access to user credentials.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20439?
To fix CVE-2021-20439, IBM recommends applying the necessary security patches or updates provided by IBM Security Access Manager and IBM Security Verify Access Docker.

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