CVE-2021-38873

Name: CVE-2021-38873
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-24T17:15:07.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38873 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 208396.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.75%

75.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Planning Analytics	2.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/208396VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6517470Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/208396VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6517470Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 24, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38873?

How severe is CVE-2021-38873?

CVE-2021-38873 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38873?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST