Security Verify Information Queue
CVE-2021-20406
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures
ASVS 5.0
V11 - Cryptography Encryption strength requirements
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| Impact | CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system. |
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IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-326. IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 196184. Affected products include: Ibm Security Verify Information Queue.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 196184.
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EPSS
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.2 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker t
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.2 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker t
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an a
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a user to impersonate another user on the system due t
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.4 and 10.0.5 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information th
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, w
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.2 could disclose sensitive information due to a missing or insecure SameSite
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptograph
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, cau
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 discloses sensitive information in source code that could be used
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 could allow a user to perform unauthorized activities due to impro
IBM Security Verify Information Queue 10.0.2 could allow a user to obtain sensitive information that could be used in fu
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