How severe is CVE-2021-29714?

CVE-2021-29714 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29714?

CVE-2021-29714 affects Ibm Content Navigator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29714?

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

When was CVE-2021-29714 published?

CVE-2021-29714 was published on 2021-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29714

CVE-2021-29714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Content Navigator 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Content Navigator
Published: 2021-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Content Navigator 3.0.CD could allow a malicious user to cause a denial of service due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 200968.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29714?: IBM Content Navigator 3.0.CD could allow a malicious user to cause a denial of service due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 200968.
How severe is CVE-2021-29714?: CVE-2021-29714 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29714?: CVE-2021-29714 affects Ibm Content Navigator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29714 published?: CVE-2021-29714 was published on 2021-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:content_navigator:3.0.0:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*

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