How severe is CVE-2021-29686?

CVE-2021-29686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29686?

CVE-2021-29686 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29686?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-29686 published?

CVE-2021-29686 was published on 2021-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29686

CVE-2021-29686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Identity Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Identity Manager
Published: 2021-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security and perform actions that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 200015

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29686?: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security and perform actions that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 200015
How severe is CVE-2021-29686?: CVE-2021-29686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29686?: CVE-2021-29686 affects Ibm Security Identity Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29686?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-29686 published?: CVE-2021-29686 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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