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CVE-2021-39058: IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms tha...

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 214617.

MediumCVSS 5.9Not 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 used weaker cryptography than expected. If an attacker can meet the high-complexity conditions described by IBM, they could decrypt highly sensitive information. This is a confidentiality issue, not an integrity or availability issue based on the supplied CVSS data.

Executive priority

Prioritize as a moderate confidentiality risk. It is not listed as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but the product may protect sensitive operational data. Remediate during the next security maintenance window, sooner for internet-reachable or high-sensitivity environments.

Technical view

The CVE describes an information disclosure weakness in IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management through 2.2.13. CVSS 3.0 is 5.9 with network attack vector, no privileges, no user interaction, high attack complexity, and high confidentiality impact. The bundle does not identify the specific weak algorithm or affected data path.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 or earlier. Business risk depends on whether the product stores or protects sensitive backup, copy, or operational data and whether relevant services are reachable by untrusted networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote, unauthenticated exploitation is possible in principle, but with high attack complexity and unproven exploit maturity. Treat exploitation claims as unconfirmed unless IBM or another cited source says otherwise.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse. The bundle names weak cryptographic algorithms but does not specify the algorithm, cryptographic context, affected component, exploit prerequisites beyond CVSS, or fixed version. Validation should focus on version exposure and IBM guidance rather than attempting independent exploit reproduction.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM advisory 6525554 and X-Force ID 214617 for official remediation.
  • Apply IBM-supported updates or mitigations; do not rely on guessed cryptographic changes.
  • Restrict product access to trusted administrative networks until remediated.
  • Assess whether sensitive data exposure requires credential or key rotation.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm no deployment is running version 2.2.13 or earlier.
  • Document the IBM advisory status for each in-scope instance.
  • Verify administrative and service interfaces are not exposed to untrusted networks.
  • Check change records for completed vendor-supported remediation.
  • Review relevant access logs for unusual activity if exposure existed.
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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/AV:N/C:H/S:U/PR:N/AC:H/A:N/UI:N/I:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

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

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39058Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSpectrum Copy Data Management2.2.13Listed
Weakness

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