How severe is CVE-2021-38910?

CVE-2021-38910 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38910 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38910?

CVE-2021-38910 primarily affects Ibm Datapower Gateway. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38910?

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

When was CVE-2021-38910 published?

CVE-2021-38910 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38910

CVE-2021-38910 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datapower Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Datapower Gateway
Published: 2022-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DataPower Gateway V10CD, 10.0.1, and 2108.4.1 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper validation of input. By sending a specially crafted JSON message, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify structure and fields. IBM X-Force ID: 209824.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38910?: IBM DataPower Gateway V10CD, 10.0.1, and 2108.4.1 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper validation of input. By sending a specially crafted JSON message, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify structure and fields. IBM X-Force ID: 209824.
How severe is CVE-2021-38910?: CVE-2021-38910 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38910 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38910?: CVE-2021-38910 primarily affects Ibm Datapower Gateway. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38910?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38910 published?: CVE-2021-38910 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway:10.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway:10.0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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