CVE-2021-38986
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38986 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212942.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212942.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Mq | >= 9.2.0, < 9.2.0.4 |
| Ibm | Mq | >= 9.2.0, < 9.2.5 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212942VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6560032Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212942VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6560032Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38986?
IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212942.
How severe is CVE-2021-38986?
CVE-2021-38986 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38986?
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-2021-38986?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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