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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-38980IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (IBM Security Guardium Key …5.3
- CVE-2021-38981IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 co…5.3
- CVE-2021-38982IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 is…5.4
- CVE-2021-38983IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 us…7.5
- CVE-2021-38984IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 us…7.5
- CVE-2021-38985IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, and 4.1 re…4.3
- CVE-2021-38988IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privil…5.5
- CVE-2021-38989IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privil…5.5
- CVE-2021-3899There is a race condition in the 'replaced executable' detec…7.8
- CVE-2021-38990IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged …7.8
- CVE-2021-38991IBM AIX 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privil…7.8
- CVE-2021-38993IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privil…5.5
Are you affected by CVE-2021-38986?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST