CVE-2021-38959

Name: CVE-2021-38959
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-17T14:15:08.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38959 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows 24.0, 25.0, 26.0, 27.0, 27.0.1, and 28.0 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service by writing arbitrary files to admin protected directories on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212046.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows 24.0, 25.0, 26.0, 27.0, 27.0.1, and 28.0 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service by writing arbitrary files to admin protected directories on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212046.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spss Statistics	24.0.0.0
Ibm	Spss Statistics	25.0.0.0
Ibm	Spss Statistics	26.0.0.0
Ibm	Spss Statistics	27.0.0.0
Ibm	Spss Statistics	27.0.1.0
Ibm	Spss Statistics	28.0.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212046VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516680Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212046VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516680Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38959?

How severe is CVE-2021-38959?

CVE-2021-38959 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38959?

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