CVE-2021-38930

Name: CVE-2021-38930
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-11T19:15:08.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38930 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM System Storage DS8000 Management Console (HMC) R8.5 88.5x.x.x, R9.1 89.1x.0.0, and R9.2 89.2x.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information through unpublished URLs. IBM X-Force ID: 210331.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM System Storage DS8000 Management Console (HMC) R8.5 88.5x.x.x, R9.1 89.1x.0.0, and R9.2 89.2x.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information through unpublished URLs. IBM X-Force ID: 210331.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.40%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	System Storage Ds8000 Management Console Firmware	88.50.0.0
Ibm	System Storage Ds8000 Management Console Firmware	89.10.0.0
Ibm	System Storage Ds8000 Management Console Firmware	89.20.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210331VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6570741Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210331VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6570741Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38930?

How severe is CVE-2021-38930?

CVE-2021-38930 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38930?

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