CVE-2021-38939

Name: CVE-2021-38939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-27T16:15:11.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38939 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by an user with access to creating domains. IBM X-Force ID: 211037.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by an user with access to creating domains. IBM X-Force ID: 211037.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.3.0, < 7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.3.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.4.3
Ibm	Qradar Security Information And Event Manager	7.5.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211037VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574787Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211037VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574787Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38939?

IBM QRadar SIEM 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by an user with access to creating domains. IBM X-Force ID: 211037.

How severe is CVE-2021-38939?

CVE-2021-38939 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38939?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-38939?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST