How severe is CVE-2021-38963?

CVE-2021-38963 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-38963 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38963?

CVE-2021-38963 affects Ibm Aspera Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38963?

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.

Does CVE-2021-38963 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-38963 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-25400.

When was CVE-2021-38963 published?

CVE-2021-38963 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38963

CVE-2021-38963 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-25400
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Console
Published: 2024-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection vulnerability. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38963?: IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection vulnerability. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
How severe is CVE-2021-38963?: CVE-2021-38963 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-38963 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38963?: CVE-2021-38963 affects Ibm Aspera Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38963?: 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.
Does CVE-2021-38963 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-38963 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-25400.
When was CVE-2021-38963 published?: CVE-2021-38963 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7169765

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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