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CVE-2021-20405: IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a user to perform unauthorized activities...

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a user to perform unauthorized activities due to improper encoding of output. IBM X-Force ID: 196183.

LowCVSS 3.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Glexia's TakeAutomated analysislow

Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 have an output-encoding flaw that could let an unauthenticated actor perform unauthorized activities after user interaction. The published impact is limited to low integrity impact, with no confidentiality or availability impact stated.

Executive priority

Handle through normal vulnerability management unless this product is exposed to untrusted users or supports sensitive workflows. The business urgency is low because published impact is limited and exploitation is unproven, but affected versions should still be remediated.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.0 vector is 3.1 low: network reachable, no privileges required, high attack complexity, user interaction required, unchanged scope, low integrity impact only. The source bundle does not identify a CWE or provide deeper implementation details beyond improper output encoding.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 or 1.0.7. The bundle does not list affected CPEs or other IBM products. Internet reachability may matter, but exploitation also requires user interaction and high complexity.

Exploitation context

The source bundle marks this CVE as not in CISA KEV. The CVSS vector lists exploit maturity as unproven. No cited source in the bundle states active exploitation, public exploit availability, or observed attacks.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The public record attributes the issue to improper output encoding and unauthorized activities, but does not provide affected components, exploit mechanics, or exact remediation text in the supplied bundle. Avoid expanding scope beyond versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Security Verify Information Queue deployments and versions.
  • If running 1.0.6 or 1.0.7, review IBM advisory guidance.
  • Apply the official IBM remediation if applicable to your deployment.
  • Limit access to the affected service where business operations allow.
  • Monitor IBM and X-Force pages for updated remediation details.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether IBM Security Verify Information Queue is deployed.
  • Record the installed version and compare against 1.0.6 and 1.0.7.
  • Check whether IBM’s official remediation has been applied.
  • Review web or application logs for unusual integrity-related activity.
  • Verify compensating access controls around exposed instances.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
3.1CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/S:U/PR:N/C:N/UI:R/A:N/AV:N/I:L/AC:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:C1.61.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.1Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-20405Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

No CWE listed

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