How severe is CVE-2021-29253?

CVE-2021-29253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29253?

CVE-2021-29253 affects Rsa Archer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29253?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-29253 published?

CVE-2021-29253 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29253

CVE-2021-29253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rsa Archer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Rsa Archer
Published: 2021-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Tableau integration in RSA Archer 6.4 P1 (6.4.0.1) through 6.9 P2 (6.9.0.2) is affected by an insecure credential storage vulnerability. An malicious attacker with access to the Tableau workbook file may obtain access to credential information to use it in further attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29253?: The Tableau integration in RSA Archer 6.4 P1 (6.4.0.1) through 6.9 P2 (6.9.0.2) is affected by an insecure credential storage vulnerability. An malicious attacker with access to the Tableau workbook file may obtain access to credential information to use it in further attacks.
How severe is CVE-2021-29253?: CVE-2021-29253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29253?: CVE-2021-29253 affects Rsa Archer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29253 published?: CVE-2021-29253 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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