What is CVE-2021-39020?

CVE-2021-39020 is a vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.7 and lower where sensitive information is stored in URL parameters, potentially leading to information disclosure.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39020?

The severity of CVE-2021-39020 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

Which versions of IBM Guardium Data Encryption are affected by CVE-2021-39020?

IBM Guardium Data Encryption 4.0.0.7 and lower are affected by CVE-2021-39020.

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-39020?

To mitigate CVE-2021-39020, it is recommended to upgrade to a version higher than 4.0.0.7.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-39020

medium

5.3

CWE

200

28/4/2022

5/5/2022

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-39020: Infoleak

Q: How does CVE-2021-39020 impact IBM Guardium Data Encryption?

CVE-2021-39020 can lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs containing sensitive information.

First published: Thu Apr 28 2022(Updated: )

IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.7 and lower stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 213855.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Guardium Data Encryption	<=4.0.0.7
	<=GDE Server 4.0.0.7 and lower

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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6579773

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39020?
CVE-2021-39020 is a vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Encryption (GDE) 4.0.0.7 and lower where sensitive information is stored in URL parameters, potentially leading to information disclosure.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-39020?
The severity of CVE-2021-39020 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How does CVE-2021-39020 impact IBM Guardium Data Encryption?
CVE-2021-39020 can lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs containing sensitive information.
Which versions of IBM Guardium Data Encryption are affected by CVE-2021-39020?
IBM Guardium Data Encryption 4.0.0.7 and lower are affected by CVE-2021-39020.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-39020?
To mitigate CVE-2021-39020, it is recommended to upgrade to a version higher than 4.0.0.7.

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