CVE-2021-38965 json
IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4, 5.5.6, and 5.5.7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system…
published 2022-01-17 4 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-25402
- cvss
- 6.3
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM FileNet Content Manager 5.5.4, 5.5.6, and 5.5.7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 212346.
Patch / fix
- ibm.com/support/pages/node/6509840 advisory
Exploit prediction
1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 6.3 | CVSS:3.0/A:L/PR:L/AC:L/I:L/AV:N/S:U/C:L/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U |
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.0 | 6.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- IBM FileNet Content Manager
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/6509840
patch, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/212346
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-38965
- NVD CVE-2021-38965
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