CVE-2021-38982

Name: CVE-2021-38982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-15T16:15:10.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38982 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 212791.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

39.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager	4.1.0
Ibm	Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager	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
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	4.1.0
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	4.1.0.1
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	4.1.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212791VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516042Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212791VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516042Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38982?

How severe is CVE-2021-38982?

CVE-2021-38982 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38982?

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