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CVE-2021-39052: IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to access the Spring Boo...

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to access the Spring Boot console without authorization. IBM X-Force ID: 214523.

MediumCVSS 5.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier may expose a Spring Boot console to remote users without authorization. That could let an unauthenticated person reach sensitive administrative functionality. The public data rates this as medium severity, not confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Moderate priority. Confirm ownership and exposure, then remediate according to IBM guidance. Escalate if the console is reachable from untrusted networks because unauthenticated access to a data-management console can increase operational and data-protection risk.

Technical view

The issue is an authorization bypass affecting access to the Spring Boot console in IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier. CVSS v3.0 is 5.6 with network access, no privileges, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks. Organizations not running this IBM product, or not running version 2.2.13 or earlier, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public evidence of active exploitation. IBM X-Force tracks the issue as ID 214523. Treat internet-reachable or broadly reachable management consoles as higher concern until validated.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force entry. The public bundle does not include exploit details, CWE mapping, or explicit fixed versions. Do not infer affected IBM products beyond Spectrum Copy Data Management.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM advisory 6525554 for official remediation or fixed-version guidance.
  • Restrict console access to trusted administrative networks only.
  • Remove any unnecessary internet exposure for management interfaces.
  • Monitor access logs for unusual Spring Boot console access.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management is deployed.
  • Verify whether deployed versions are 2.2.13 or earlier.
  • Check network reachability of the management or console interface.
  • Review authorization controls protecting Spring Boot console access.
  • Document whether IBM advisory remediation has been applied.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.6 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.6CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/AV:N/I:L/UI:N/S:U/PR:N/AC:H/A:L/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.23.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.6Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39052Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSpectrum Copy Data Management2.2.13Listed
Weakness

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