CVE-2021-38900

CVE-2021-38900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Automation Workflow 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

Description

IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and 8.6 and IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0 and 21.0 could allow a privileged user to obtain highly sensitive information due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 209607.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38900?
IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and 8.6 and IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0 and 21.0 could allow a privileged user to obtain highly sensitive information due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 209607.
How severe is CVE-2021-38900?
CVE-2021-38900 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-2021-38900 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38900?
CVE-2021-38900 primarily affects Ibm Business Automation Workflow. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38900?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38900 published?
CVE-2021-38900 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

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