CVE-2021-38950

CVE-2021-38950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq For Hpe Nonstop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

IBM MQ on HPE NonStop 8.0.4 and 8.1.0 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack when SharedBindingsUserId is set to effective. IBM X-ForceID: 211404.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38950?
IBM MQ on HPE NonStop 8.0.4 and 8.1.0 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack when SharedBindingsUserId is set to effective. IBM X-ForceID: 211404.
How severe is CVE-2021-38950?
CVE-2021-38950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38950 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38950?
CVE-2021-38950 primarily affects Ibm Mq For Hpe Nonstop. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38950?
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-2021-38950 published?
CVE-2021-38950 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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