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CVE-2021-39082: IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.1.1.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an a...

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.1.1.2 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM UrbanCode Deploy used weaker cryptography in listed versions, creating a confidentiality risk. A successful attacker could decrypt highly sensitive information. The CVSS score is medium, but exposure matters because UCD often sits near deployment credentials, automation secrets, and release pipelines.

Executive priority

Prioritize this as a planned security update unless UCD is internet-facing or stores high-value secrets, in which case treat it as urgent confidentiality risk reduction.

Technical view

CVE-2021-39082 affects IBM UrbanCode Deploy versions listed in the CVE record. The vector is network-accessible, requires no privileges or user interaction, but has high attack complexity. The documented impact is confidentiality only: high confidentiality loss, with no stated integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Organizations running the listed IBM UrbanCode Deploy 7.0.x, 7.1.x, or 7.2.x patch levels are potentially exposed, especially where UCD is network-reachable and stores sensitive deployment data or secrets.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or public active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation is difficult, but potentially serious if an attacker can decrypt sensitive UCD-held information.

Researcher notes

Evidence is concise and vendor-centered. The core issue is weak cryptography leading to possible decryption of highly sensitive information. No CWE is supplied. Do not assume exploit availability, affected unsupported versions beyond the list, or exact fixed releases without reading IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM UrbanCode Deploy instances and versions.
  • Check IBM advisory guidance for the official remediation path.
  • Apply IBM-recommended fixes or upgrade guidance for affected versions.
  • Restrict network access to UCD management interfaces where possible.
  • Review and rotate sensitive secrets if exposure is suspected.

Validation and detection

  • Compare installed UCD versions against the affected version list.
  • Confirm IBM advisory remediation is applied on each instance.
  • Verify UCD interfaces are not unnecessarily internet-exposed.
  • Review logs for unusual access around sensitive configuration areas.
  • Document whether deployment secrets require rotation.
Prepared
Confidence
high
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/AC:H/PR:N/AV:N/C:H/UI:N/I:N/A:N/S:U/RL:O/E:U/RC:C

Official CVE source material

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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/AC:H/PR:N/AV:N/C:H/UI:N/I:N/A:N/S:U/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39082Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMUrbanCode Deploy7.0.5.2, 7.1.0.0, 7.1.1.0, 7.1.1.1, 7.1.1.2, 7.0.4.1, 7.0.4.2, 7.0.5.0, 7.0.5.1, 7.1.0.1, 7.1.0.2, 7.1.2.1, 7.2.0.0, 7.2.0.1, 7.2.0.2, 7.2.1.0, 7.0.3.4, 7.0.4.3, 7.1.0.3, 7.1.2.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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