How severe is CVE-2021-38938?

CVE-2021-38938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38938?

CVE-2021-38938 affects Ibm Host Access Transformation Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38938?

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

Does CVE-2021-38938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-38938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-25375.

When was CVE-2021-38938 published?

CVE-2021-38938 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38938

CVE-2021-38938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Host Access Transformation Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-25375
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Host Access Transformation Services
Published: 2024-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) 9.6 through 9.6.1.4 and 9.7 through 9.7.0.3 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 210989.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38938?: IBM Host Access Transformation Services (HATS) 9.6 through 9.6.1.4 and 9.7 through 9.7.0.3 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 210989.
How severe is CVE-2021-38938?: CVE-2021-38938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38938?: CVE-2021-38938 affects Ibm Host Access Transformation Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-38938 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-38938 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-25375.
When was CVE-2021-38938 published?: CVE-2021-38938 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:host_access_transformation_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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