CVE-2021-38900

Name: CVE-2021-38900
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-21T19:15:07.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38900 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and 8.6 and IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0 and 21.0 could allow a privileged user to obtain highly sensitive information due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 209607.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and 8.6 and IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0, 19.0, 20.0 and 21.0 could allow a privileged user to obtain highly sensitive information due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 209607.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	18.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	18.0.0.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	18.0.0.2
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	19.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	19.0.0.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	20.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	21.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.6.0.0
Ibm	Workflow Process Service	21.0.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209607VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6527776Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528296Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209607VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6527776Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6528296Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38900?

How severe is CVE-2021-38900?

CVE-2021-38900 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38900?

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