How severe is CVE-2021-38930?

CVE-2021-38930 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-2021-38930 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38930?

CVE-2021-38930 primarily affects Ibm System Storage Ds8000 Management Console Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38930?

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-2021-38930 published?

CVE-2021-38930 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38930

CVE-2021-38930 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm System Storage Ds8000 Management Console Firmware 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm System Storage Ds8000 Management Console Firmware
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM System Storage DS8000 Management Console (HMC) R8.5 88.5x.x.x, R9.1 89.1x.0.0, and R9.2 89.2x.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information through unpublished URLs. IBM X-Force ID: 210331.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38930?: IBM System Storage DS8000 Management Console (HMC) R8.5 88.5x.x.x, R9.1 89.1x.0.0, and R9.2 89.2x.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information through unpublished URLs. IBM X-Force ID: 210331.
How severe is CVE-2021-38930?: CVE-2021-38930 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-2021-38930 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38930?: CVE-2021-38930 primarily affects Ibm System Storage Ds8000 Management Console Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38930?: 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-2021-38930 published?: CVE-2021-38930 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:system_storage_ds8000_management_console_firmware:88.50.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:system_storage_ds8000_management_console_firmware:89.10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:system_storage_ds8000_management_console_firmware:89.20.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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