How severe is CVE-2021-29742?

CVE-2021-29742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29742?

CVE-2021-29742 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29742?

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-2021-29742 published?

CVE-2021-29742 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29742

CVE-2021-29742 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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 8.0)
CVSS v2: 5.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2021-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 could allow a user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 201483.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29742?: IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 could allow a user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 201483.
How severe is CVE-2021-29742?: CVE-2021-29742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29742?: CVE-2021-29742 affects Ibm Security Verify Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29742?: 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-2021-29742 published?: CVE-2021-29742 was published on 2021-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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