CVE-2021-39088

CVE-2021-39088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 is vulnerable to local privilege escalation if this could be combined with other unknown vulnerabilities then privilege escalation could be performed. IBM X-Force ID: 216111.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39088?
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 is vulnerable to local privilege escalation if this could be combined with other unknown vulnerabilities then privilege escalation could be performed. IBM X-Force ID: 216111.
How severe is CVE-2021-39088?
CVE-2021-39088 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-39088 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39088?
CVE-2021-39088 primarily affects Ibm Qradar Security Information And Event Manager. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39088?
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-2021-39088 published?
CVE-2021-39088 was published on 2022-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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Affected products (20)

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