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CVE-2021-39064: IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier has weak authentication and password rules and incorre...

IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier has weak authentication and password rules and incorrectly handles default credentials for the Spectrum Copy Data Management Admin console. IBM X-Force ID: 214957.

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 can expose sensitive data because its Admin console uses weak authentication and password handling, including incorrect handling of default credentials. The issue is medium severity but business-relevant where the console is reachable from untrusted networks.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly reachable management consoles. Internal-only systems still warrant action because backup and copy-data platforms often contain sensitive operational data.

Technical view

CVE-2021-39064 affects IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 and earlier. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.9 with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as 214957.

Likely exposure

Organizations running IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.13 or earlier, especially where the Admin console is network-accessible or still uses weak, shared, or default credential practices.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS temporal metric lists exploit maturity as unproven, so treat exploitation evidence as incomplete rather than confirmed.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, IBM advisory reference, and IBM X-Force entry. No CWE, exploit detail, or exact fixed version is provided in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6525554 for the official remediation path.
  • Upgrade or apply vendor fixes according to IBM guidance.
  • Remove or rotate any default Admin console credentials.
  • Enforce strong, unique passwords for administrative users.
  • Restrict Admin console access to trusted management networks.
  • Review administrative accounts for weak or shared credentials.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Spectrum Copy Data Management versions across environments.
  • Confirm whether any instance is 2.2.13 or earlier.
  • Check whether the Admin console is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Verify IBM-recommended remediation has been applied.
  • Review Admin console users for default or weak credentials.
  • Inspect administrative logs for unusual access patterns.
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/S:U/PR:N/A:N/AC:H/I:N/UI:N/AV:N/C:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

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/S:U/PR:N/A:N/AC:H/I:N/UI:N/AV:N/C:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39064Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSpectrum Copy Data Management2.2.13Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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