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CVE-2021-39053: IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive info...

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the improper handling of requests for Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console. By sending a specially-crafted request, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 214524.

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier can expose sensitive information through improper handling of Admin Console requests. The issue is remotely reachable and does not require authentication, but IBM’s CVSS vector rates attack complexity as high. Treat it as a confidentiality risk for environments running this product.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible Admin Console deployments. The main business risk is unauthorized disclosure of sensitive operational information, not system takeover, based on the supplied evidence.

Technical view

CVE-2021-39053 is an information disclosure flaw in IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin Console request handling. The CVSS 3.0 vector is AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, scoring 5.9. The bundle names IBM X-Force ID 214524 and affected IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 or earlier, especially where the Admin Console is reachable from untrusted networks.

Exploitation context

The provided sources describe a specially crafted request causing sensitive information disclosure. They do not show active exploitation, public exploit availability, or CISA KEV listing.

Researcher notes

Key uncertainty is remediation detail: the bundle cites IBM advisory and X-Force but does not include specific fixed versions or workarounds. Do not assume exploitation without additional evidence. Validation should focus on version, console reachability, and vendor-advisory alignment.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM’s advisory for supported remediation or upgrade guidance.
  • Restrict Admin Console access to trusted administrative networks.
  • Place management interfaces behind VPN or equivalent access controls.
  • Monitor Admin Console traffic for unusual request patterns.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether any instance runs version 2.2.13 or earlier.
  • Verify Admin Console exposure from internal and external network paths.
  • Check IBM advisory status against deployed build numbers.
  • Review logs for anomalous Admin Console requests.
  • Document compensating controls where upgrades are pending.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:N/UI:N/AC:H/A:N/S:U/PR:N/C:H/AV:N/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
5.9CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:N/UI:N/AC:H/A:N/S:U/PR:N/C:H/AV:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U2.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39053Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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