CVE-2021-38999

CVE-2021-38999 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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

Description

IBM MQ Appliance could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information by inclusion of sensitive data within trace.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38999?
IBM MQ Appliance could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information by inclusion of sensitive data within trace.
How severe is CVE-2021-38999?
CVE-2021-38999 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38999 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38999?
CVE-2021-38999 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38999?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38999 published?
CVE-2021-38999 was published on 2021-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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