How severe is CVE-2021-38915?

CVE-2021-38915 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-2021-38915 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38915?

CVE-2021-38915 affects Ibm Data Risk Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38915?

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

When was CVE-2021-38915 published?

CVE-2021-38915 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38915

CVE-2021-38915 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Data Risk Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Data Risk Manager
Published: 2021-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 209947.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38915?: IBM Data Risk Manager 2.0.6 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 209947.
How severe is CVE-2021-38915?: CVE-2021-38915 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-2021-38915 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38915?: CVE-2021-38915 affects Ibm Data Risk Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38915?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38915 published?: CVE-2021-38915 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_risk_manager:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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