CVE-2021-38931

Name: CVE-2021-38931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-09T17:15:07.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38931 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to an information disclosure as a result of a connected user having indirect read access to a table where they are not authorized to select from. IBM X-Force ID: 210418.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to an information disclosure as a result of a connected user having indirect read access to a table where they are not authorized to select from. IBM X-Force ID: 210418.

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

1.16%

63.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210418VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523810Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210418VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523810Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38931?

How severe is CVE-2021-38931?

CVE-2021-38931 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38931?

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