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CVE-2021-20410: IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 sends user credentials in plain clear text which can...

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 sends user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 198190.

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 can send user credentials in clear text. An authenticated user positioned to observe traffic could read those credentials, creating account-compromise risk for environments still running these versions.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted confidentiality issue, not a broad internet emergency. Prioritize if the product is deployed in identity or administrative workflows where exposed credentials could unlock higher-value systems.

Technical view

The CVE describes cleartext credential exposure in IBM Security Verify Information Queue versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7. CVSS 3.0 is 5.3 with network attack vector, low privileges required, high attack complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to organizations using IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 or 1.0.7. The source bundle does not identify other affected products, components, or deployment patterns.

Exploitation context

The source bundle says an authenticated user can read credentials using man-in-the-middle techniques. CISA KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle reports active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise and vendor-sourced. The key unknown is the exact remediation detail, because the provided bundle names affected versions but does not include patch instructions. Avoid claiming exploitation beyond authenticated interception risk.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 or 1.0.7 deployments.
  • Review IBM’s advisory for the official remediation path.
  • Upgrade or change configuration only as directed by IBM guidance.
  • Restrict access to trusted authenticated users while remediation is planned.
  • Reduce opportunities for traffic interception on affected network paths.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm deployed product name and version against IBM’s affected list.
  • Review IBM support and X-Force entries for remediation status.
  • Use approved internal testing to verify credentials are not sent in cleartext.
  • Check whether affected traffic crosses untrusted or shared network segments.
  • Document compensating controls until vendor-directed remediation is complete.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/PR:L/UI:N/I:N/AC:H/A:N/S:U/AV:N/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
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:H/PR:L/UI:N/I:N/AC:H/A:N/S:U/AV:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C1.63.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-20410Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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