How severe is CVE-2021-38887?

CVE-2021-38887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38887?

CVE-2021-38887 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-38887 published?

CVE-2021-38887 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38887

CVE-2021-38887 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2021-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from application response requests that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 209401.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38887?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from application response requests that could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 209401.
How severe is CVE-2021-38887?: CVE-2021-38887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38887?: CVE-2021-38887 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38887 published?: CVE-2021-38887 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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