How severe is CVE-2021-38894?

CVE-2021-38894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38894?

CVE-2021-38894 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38894?

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

When was CVE-2021-38894 published?

CVE-2021-38894 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38894

CVE-2021-38894 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2022-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify 10.0.0, 10.0.1.0, and 10.0.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 209515.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38894?: IBM Security Verify 10.0.0, 10.0.1.0, and 10.0.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 209515.
How severe is CVE-2021-38894?: CVE-2021-38894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38894?: CVE-2021-38894 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38894 published?: CVE-2021-38894 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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