How severe is CVE-2021-38960?

CVE-2021-38960 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-2021-38960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38960?

CVE-2021-38960 primarily affects Ibm Power System Ac922 (8335-gtx) Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38960?

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-2021-38960 published?

CVE-2021-38960 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38960

CVE-2021-38960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Power System Ac922 (8335-gtx) Firmware 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Power System Ac922 (8335-gtx) Firmware
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM OPENBMC OP920, OP930, and OP940 could allow an unauthenticated user to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 212047.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38960?: IBM OPENBMC OP920, OP930, and OP940 could allow an unauthenticated user to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 212047.
How severe is CVE-2021-38960?: CVE-2021-38960 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-2021-38960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38960?: CVE-2021-38960 primarily affects Ibm Power System Ac922 (8335-gtx) Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38960?: 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-2021-38960 published?: CVE-2021-38960 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gtx\)_firmware:op920:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gtx\)_firmware:op930:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gtx\)_firmware:op940:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gth\)_firmware:op920:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gth\)_firmware:op930:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gth\)_firmware:op940:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_hardware_management_console_\(7063-cr2\)_firmware:op940:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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