How severe is CVE-2021-29681?

CVE-2021-29681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29681?

CVE-2021-29681 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29681?

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

When was CVE-2021-29681 published?

CVE-2021-29681 was published on 2021-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29681

CVE-2021-29681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2021-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information by injecting parameters into an HTML query. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 199918.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29681?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information by injecting parameters into an HTML query. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 199918.
How severe is CVE-2021-29681?: CVE-2021-29681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29681?: CVE-2021-29681 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29681 published?: CVE-2021-29681 was published on 2021-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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