How severe is CVE-2021-38939?

CVE-2021-38939 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38939 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38939?

CVE-2021-38939 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38939?

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

When was CVE-2021-38939 published?

CVE-2021-38939 was published on 2022-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38939

CVE-2021-38939 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager
Published: 2022-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by an user with access to creating domains. IBM X-Force ID: 211037.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38939?: IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by an user with access to creating domains. IBM X-Force ID: 211037.
How severe is CVE-2021-38939?: CVE-2021-38939 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38939 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38939?: CVE-2021-38939 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38939?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38939 published?: CVE-2021-38939 was published on 2022-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.3:fix_pack_9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.4.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.4.3:fix_pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.4.3:fix_pack_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.4.3:fix_pack_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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