MEDIUM
CVE-2021-38926
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 9, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 210321.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-38926 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210321VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523808Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210321VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523808Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-38926
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected6 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 9, 2021
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-38926 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.