How severe is CVE-2021-29683?

CVE-2021-29683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29683 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29683?

CVE-2021-29683 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29683?

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

When was CVE-2021-29683 published?

CVE-2021-29683 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29683

CVE-2021-29683 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager
Published: 2021-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 199998.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29683?: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 199998.
How severe is CVE-2021-29683?: CVE-2021-29683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29683 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29683?: CVE-2021-29683 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29683?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29683 published?: CVE-2021-29683 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_identity_manager:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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