CVE-2021-38876: ibm i Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.1v3.0MediumModified
Published 30-12-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-38876 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ibm i. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.63%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 208404.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/S:C/PR:N/C:L/I:L/UI:R/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.1MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.63%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.63% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.63%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- i7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4
1 vendor · 1 product