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CVE-2021-20402: IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive inf...

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196076.

LowCVSS 2.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a low-severity information disclosure issue in IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7. A remote attacker with high privileges could see detailed technical error information in a browser, which might help plan later attacks. The sources do not report active exploitation.

Executive priority

Treat as a low-priority remediation item unless the affected system is internet-exposed or highly sensitive. It should be handled during routine vulnerability maintenance, with priority increased if detailed errors are reachable by many privileged users.

Technical view

CVE-2021-20402 affects IBM Security Verify Information Queue versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7. The issue exposes sensitive information through detailed browser error messages. CVSS 3.0 score is 2.7, with network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to deployments running IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 or 1.0.7. The source bundle does not identify other IBM Security Verify products, CPEs, or broader platform impact.

Exploitation context

No KEV listing is reported, and the CVSS exploit maturity is unproven. Exploitation requires network access and high privileges, with no user interaction. The practical risk is disclosure of technical details that could support follow-on attacks.

Researcher notes

CWE and CPE data are not supplied in the source bundle. CVSS indicates confidentiality-only impact and high privileges required. Do not assume public exploitation or affected adjacent IBM products without additional vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory for IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7.
  • Review IBM advisory guidance for the official fix or workaround.
  • Avoid exposing detailed technical errors in production browser responses.
  • Limit access to affected interfaces to trusted administrators.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm exact product name and version in asset inventory.
  • Check whether any exposed deployment matches versions 1.0.6 or 1.0.7.
  • Review application error handling for detailed technical browser messages.
  • Document whether IBM guidance has been applied.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
2.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:N/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/S:U/PR:H/UI:N/C:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
2.7CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/I:N/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/S:U/PR:H/UI:N/C:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O1.21.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

2.7Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-20402Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:N/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/S:U/PR:H/UI:N/C:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Verify Information Queue1.0.6, 1.0.7Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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