CVE-2021-38967

Name: CVE-2021-38967
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-30T17:15:11.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38967 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS could allow a local privileged user to inject and execute malicious code. IBM X-Force ID: 212441.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS could allow a local privileged user to inject and execute malicious code. IBM X-Force ID: 212441.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Mq Appliance	9.2.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212441VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6512826Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212441VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6512826Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38967?

IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS could allow a local privileged user to inject and execute malicious code. IBM X-Force ID: 212441.

How severe is CVE-2021-38967?

CVE-2021-38967 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38967?

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-2021-38967?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST