How severe is CVE-2021-38941?

CVE-2021-38941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38941?

CVE-2021-38941 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Multicloud Management Monitoring. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38941?

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-2021-38941 published?

CVE-2021-38941 was published on 2022-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38941

CVE-2021-38941 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Multicloud Management Monitoring with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Multicloud Management Monitoring
Published: 2022-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM CloudPak for Multicloud Monitoring 2.0 and 2.3 has a few containers running in privileged mode which is vulnerable to host information leakage or destruction if unauthorized access to these containers could execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 211048.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38941?: IBM CloudPak for Multicloud Monitoring 2.0 and 2.3 has a few containers running in privileged mode which is vulnerable to host information leakage or destruction if unauthorized access to these containers could execute arbitrary commands. IBM X-Force ID: 211048.
How severe is CVE-2021-38941?: CVE-2021-38941 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38941?: CVE-2021-38941 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Multicloud Management Monitoring. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38941?: 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-2021-38941 published?: CVE-2021-38941 was published on 2022-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_multicloud_management_monitoring:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_multicloud_management_monitoring:2.3.0:fixpack4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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