How severe is CVE-2021-38899?

CVE-2021-38899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38899?

CVE-2021-38899 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38899?

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

When was CVE-2021-38899 published?

CVE-2021-38899 was published on 2021-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38899

CVE-2021-38899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Data with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2021-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Data 2.5 could allow a local user with special privileges to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 209575.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38899?: IBM Cloud Pak for Data 2.5 could allow a local user with special privileges to obtain highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 209575.
How severe is CVE-2021-38899?: CVE-2021-38899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38899?: CVE-2021-38899 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38899 published?: CVE-2021-38899 was published on 2021-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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