CVE-2021-20423 json
IBM Cloud Pak for Applications 4.3 could allow an authenticated user gain escalated privilesges due to improper application permissions.
published 2021-07-13 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-7841
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 64%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM Cloud Pak for Applications 4.3 could allow an authenticated user gain escalated privilesges due to improper application permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 196308.
Patch / fix
- ibm cloud_pak_for_applications 4.3.1
Exploit prediction
1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/I:H/UI:N/PR:L/C:H/AV:N/S:U/RL:O/E:U/RC:C |
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- IBM Cloud Pak for Applications
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/6471329
vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/196308
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-20423
- NVD CVE-2021-20423
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