How severe is CVE-2021-38873?

CVE-2021-38873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38873 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38873?

CVE-2021-38873 affects Ibm Planning Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38873?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-38873 published?

CVE-2021-38873 was published on 2021-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38873

CVE-2021-38873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Planning Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Ibm Planning Analytics
Published: 2021-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 208396.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38873?: IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 208396.
How severe is CVE-2021-38873?: CVE-2021-38873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38873 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38873?: CVE-2021-38873 affects Ibm Planning Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38873?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-38873 published?: CVE-2021-38873 was published on 2021-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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