How severe is CVE-2021-38924?

CVE-2021-38924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38924 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38924?

CVE-2021-38924 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Application Suite. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38924?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-38924 published?

CVE-2021-38924 was published on 2022-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38924

CVE-2021-38924 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Maximo Application Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-209.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Ibm Maximo Application Suite
Published: 2022-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 and 7.6.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 210163.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38924?: IBM Maximo Asset Management 7.6.1.1 and 7.6.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 210163.
How severe is CVE-2021-38924?: CVE-2021-38924 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38924 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38924?: CVE-2021-38924 primarily affects Ibm Maximo Application Suite. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38924?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-38924 published?: CVE-2021-38924 was published on 2022-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_application_suite:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_application_suite:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:maximo_asset_management:7.6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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