How severe is CVE-2021-38971?

CVE-2021-38971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38971?

CVE-2021-38971 primarily affects Ibm Data Virtualization On Cloud Pak For Data. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38971?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-38971 published?

CVE-2021-38971 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38971

CVE-2021-38971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Data Virtualization On Cloud Pak For Data with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Data Virtualization On Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2022-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data 1.3.0, 1.4.1, 1.5.0, 1.7.1 and 1.7.3 could allow an authorized user to bypass data masking rules and obtain sensitve information. IBM X-Force ID: 212620.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38971?: IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data 1.3.0, 1.4.1, 1.5.0, 1.7.1 and 1.7.3 could allow an authorized user to bypass data masking rules and obtain sensitve information. IBM X-Force ID: 212620.
How severe is CVE-2021-38971?: CVE-2021-38971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38971?: CVE-2021-38971 primarily affects Ibm Data Virtualization On Cloud Pak For Data. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38971?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38971 published?: CVE-2021-38971 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_virtualization_on_cloud_pak_for_data:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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