How severe is CVE-2021-38896?

CVE-2021-38896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38896?

CVE-2021-38896 affects Ibm Qradar Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38896?

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

When was CVE-2021-38896 published?

CVE-2021-38896 was published on 2021-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38896

CVE-2021-38896 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Advisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Advisor
Published: 2021-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar Advisor 2.5 through 2.6.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 209566.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38896?: IBM QRadar Advisor 2.5 through 2.6.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 209566.
How severe is CVE-2021-38896?: CVE-2021-38896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38896?: CVE-2021-38896 affects Ibm Qradar Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38896?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38896 published?: CVE-2021-38896 was published on 2021-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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