CVE-2021-38910

Name: CVE-2021-38910
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-10T20:15:08.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38910 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DataPower Gateway V10CD, 10.0.1, and 2108.4.1 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper validation of input. By sending a specially crafted JSON message, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify structure and fields. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataPower Gateway V10CD, 10.0.1, and 2108.4.1 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper validation of input. By sending a specially crafted JSON message, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to modify structure and fields. IBM X-Force ID: 209824.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 10.0.1.0, <= 10.0.1.5
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 2018.4.1.0, <= 2018.4.1.18
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	10.0.2.0
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	10.0.3.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209824VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6562347Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209824VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6562347Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38910?

How severe is CVE-2021-38910?

CVE-2021-38910 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38910?

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