How severe is CVE-2021-38965?

CVE-2021-38965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2021-38965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38965?

CVE-2021-38965 primarily affects Ibm Filenet Content Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38965?

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-2021-38965 published?

CVE-2021-38965 was published on 2022-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38965

CVE-2021-38965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Filenet Content Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm Filenet Content Manager
Published: 2022-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4, 5.5.6, and 5.5.7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 212346.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38965?: IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4, 5.5.6, and 5.5.7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 212346.
How severe is CVE-2021-38965?: CVE-2021-38965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2021-38965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38965?: CVE-2021-38965 primarily affects Ibm Filenet Content Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38965?: 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-2021-38965 published?: CVE-2021-38965 was published on 2022-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_content_manager:5.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_content_manager:5.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:filenet_content_manager:5.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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