How severe is CVE-2021-38957?

CVE-2021-38957 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-2021-38957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38957?

CVE-2021-38957 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38957?

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-2021-38957 published?

CVE-2021-38957 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38957

CVE-2021-38957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2022-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify 10.0.0, 10.0.1.0, and 10.0.2.0 could disclose sensitive information due to hazardous input validation during QR code generation. IBM X-Force ID: 212040.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38957?: IBM Security Verify 10.0.0, 10.0.1.0, and 10.0.2.0 could disclose sensitive information due to hazardous input validation during QR code generation. IBM X-Force ID: 212040.
How severe is CVE-2021-38957?: CVE-2021-38957 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-2021-38957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38957?: CVE-2021-38957 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38957?: 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-2021-38957 published?: CVE-2021-38957 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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