CVE-2021-38966: ibm cloud_pak_for_automation Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 5.4v3.0MediumModified
Published 21-12-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-38966 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ibm cloud_pak_for_automation. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.50%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 21.0.2 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: 212357.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 5.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/UI:R/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/S:C/PR:L/C:L/I:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Low 3.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
42%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.48% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.50%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
- cloud_pak_for_automation21.0.2
- workflow_process_service21.0.2
1 vendor · 2 products