CVE-2021-29697
CVE-2021-29697 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information through HTTP requests that could be used in further attacks against the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-29697?
- IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.5.0.0, 1.5.1.0, 1.6.0.0, 1.6.1.0, 1.7.0.0, and 1.7.1.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information through HTTP requests that could be used in further attacks against the system.
- How severe is CVE-2021-29697?
- CVE-2021-29697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-29697 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-29697?
- CVE-2021-29697 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Security. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-29697?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-29697 published?
- CVE-2021-29697 was published on 2021-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200598
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6476940
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:1.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:1.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:1.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:1.6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:1.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:1.7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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