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CVE-2021-39018: IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 could disclose se...

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Publishing 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 could disclose sensitive information in a SQL error message that could aid in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 213726.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability can cause IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing to reveal sensitive details inside SQL error messages. The issue is not described as system takeover, but leaked backend information can help an attacker plan follow-on attacks. The supplied data rates it medium severity with low confidentiality impact.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate remediation item. Prioritize if the affected IBM application is internet-reachable, broadly accessible to contractors or partners, or part of a sensitive engineering lifecycle environment.

Technical view

CVE-2021-39018 affects IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2. CVSS 3.0 is 4.3: network-accessible, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the named IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing versions, especially where authenticated low-privilege users can reach the application over the network.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS exploit maturity value is unproven. Risk comes from information disclosure that could support later attacks, not from direct code execution in the supplied evidence.

Researcher notes

The supplied evidence is sparse: no CWE, no exploit details, and no named fixed version in the bundle. Validation should focus on version inventory, vendor advisory confirmation, and whether SQL error messages expose sensitive database or application internals.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM’s advisory for the official fix or supported upgrade path.
  • Apply vendor-provided updates or remediation guidance for affected versions.
  • Limit application access to trusted authenticated users where operationally possible.
  • Avoid exposing detailed SQL errors to end users.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any deployment runs versions 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, or 7.0.2.
  • Verify the IBM advisory’s fixed level or remediation has been applied.
  • Review application logs for SQL error disclosures visible to users.
  • Confirm production error handling does not display backend SQL details.
  • Track IBM X-Force ID 213726 for vendor-specific updates.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/PR:L/C:L/I:N/UI:N/S:U/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/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
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/PR:L/C:L/I:N/UI:N/S:U/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39018Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/PR:L/C:L/I:N/UI:N/S:U/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/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
IBMEngineering Lifecycle Optimization Publishing6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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