CVE-2021-38957: ibm security verify access Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 07-01-2022Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-38957 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm security verify access. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.97%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 07-01-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Security Verify 10.0.0, 10.0.1.0, and 10.0.2.0 could disclose sensitive information due to hazardous input validation during QR code generation. IBM X-Force ID: 212040.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 3.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/S:U/PR:N/UI:R/AV:N/I:N/C:L/AC:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST3.1LowCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.97%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
61%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.97% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.97%
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
- security verify access10.0.0 | 10.0.1.0 | 10.0.2.0
1 vendor · 1 product