CVE-2021-38967: ibm mq_appliance Code Injection
CVSS: 8.2v3.0HighModified
Published 30-11-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-38967 is a high (CVSS 8.2) Code Injection vulnerability in ibm mq_appliance. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 16.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.2/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.26%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-11-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS could allow a local privileged user to inject and execute malicious code. IBM X-Force ID: 212441.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/S:C/UI:N/A:H/C:H/AV:L/I:H/AC:L/PR:H/RC:C/E:U/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.2HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
17%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.25% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.26%
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
- mq_appliance9.2.1 | 9.2.0.1 | 9.2.2 | 9.2.0.2 | 9.2.0.3 | 9.2.3 | 9.2.0.0
1 vendor · 1 product