How severe is CVE-2021-38986?

CVE-2021-38986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38986?

CVE-2021-38986 primarily affects Ibm Mq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38986?

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

When was CVE-2021-38986 published?

CVE-2021-38986 was published on 2022-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38986

CVE-2021-38986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Ibm Mq
Published: 2022-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212942.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38986?: IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212942.
How severe is CVE-2021-38986?: CVE-2021-38986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38986?: CVE-2021-38986 primarily affects Ibm Mq. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38986 published?: CVE-2021-38986 was published on 2022-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:*:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*

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