CVE-2021-38926

Name: CVE-2021-38926
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-09T17:15:07.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38926 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 210321.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 210321.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2	10.1
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1
Ibm	Db2	11.5
Netapp	Oncommand Insight	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210321VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523808Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210321VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523808Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38926?

How severe is CVE-2021-38926?

CVE-2021-38926 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38926?

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