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CVE-2021-20407: IBM Security Verify Information Queue information disclosure

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 discloses sensitive information in source code that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 196185.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security Verify Information Queue versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 may expose sensitive information in source code. That information could help an attacker plan follow-on attacks. The direct rated impact is medium because the known effect is limited information disclosure, not system takeover.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority cleanup item unless the affected service is internet-facing or contains production secrets. The main business risk is enabling follow-on compromise through disclosed sensitive information.

Technical view

CVE-2021-20407 is an information disclosure issue in IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 or 1.0.7. The source bundle marks other versions as unaffected by default, but asset owners should confirm against IBM guidance.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, or public exploit evidence. The CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated reachability, but the documented impact is limited to sensitive information disclosure that could support later attacks.

Researcher notes

No CWE is listed in the bundle, and technical disclosure details are sparse. Use the CVSS vector to frame reachability and impact, but do not assume specific exposed files, secret types, exploit methods, or fixed versions beyond cited IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Verify Information Queue deployments and versions.
  • Prioritize remediation for versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7.
  • Check IBM support guidance for the vendor-approved fix or upgrade path.
  • Rotate credentials or secrets found in exposed source code.
  • Restrict unnecessary network access to affected deployments.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Security Verify Information Queue is deployed in the environment.
  • Verify installed versions are not 1.0.6 or 1.0.7.
  • Review IBM advisory status for current remediation guidance.
  • Check source packages and deployed artifacts for embedded sensitive information.
  • Review access logs for unusual unauthenticated activity against the affected service.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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
5.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-20407Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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, 1.0.7unaffected
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CWE details

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