How severe is CVE-2021-39041?

CVE-2021-39041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-39041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39041?

CVE-2021-39041 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event 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-2021-39041?

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

When was CVE-2021-39041 published?

CVE-2021-39041 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39041

CVE-2021-39041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager
Published: 2022-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 may be vulnerable to partial denial of service attack, resulting in some protocols not listening to specified ports. IBM X-Force ID: 214028.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39041?: IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 may be vulnerable to partial denial of service attack, resulting in some protocols not listening to specified ports. IBM X-Force ID: 214028.
How severe is CVE-2021-39041?: CVE-2021-39041 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-39041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39041?: CVE-2021-39041 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event 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-2021-39041?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39041 published?: CVE-2021-39041 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:qradar_security_information_and_event_manager:7.5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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