CVE-2021-38980

Name: CVE-2021-38980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-23T20:15:11.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38980 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager) 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager) 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212786.

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

1.19%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager	>= 4.1.0, <= 4.1.0.1
Ibm	Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager	4.1.1
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>= 3.0, <= 3.0.0.4
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>= 3.0.1, <= 3.0.1.5
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	>= 4.0, <= 4.0.0.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212786VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6518326Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212786VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6518326Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38980?

How severe is CVE-2021-38980?

CVE-2021-38980 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38980?

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