CVE-2021-38963

Name: CVE-2021-38963
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-25T01:15:26.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38963 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection vulnerability. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Aspera Console 3.4.0 through 3.4.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection vulnerability. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aspera Console	>= 3.4.0, < 3.4.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7169765Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38963?

How severe is CVE-2021-38963?

CVE-2021-38963 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38963?

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