CVE-2021-39031

Name: CVE-2021-39031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-25T17:15:08.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39031 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 22.0.0.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and could result in in granting permission to unauthorized resources. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 22.0.0.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to conduct an LDAP injection. By using a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability and could result in in granting permission to unauthorized resources. IBM X-Force ID: 213875.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.27%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 17.0.0.3, <= 22.0.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213875VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6550488Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213875VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6550488Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39031?

How severe is CVE-2021-39031?

CVE-2021-39031 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39031?

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-2021-39031?

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Source: NVD / NIST