How severe is CVE-2021-29752?

CVE-2021-29752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29752?

CVE-2021-29752 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29752?

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

When was CVE-2021-29752 published?

CVE-2021-29752 was published on 2021-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29752

CVE-2021-29752 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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 4.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2021-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Db2 11.2 and 11.5 contains an information disclosure vulnerability, exposing remote storage credentials to privileged users under specific conditions. IBM X-Fporce ID: 201780.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29752?: IBM Db2 11.2 and 11.5 contains an information disclosure vulnerability, exposing remote storage credentials to privileged users under specific conditions. IBM X-Fporce ID: 201780.
How severe is CVE-2021-29752?: CVE-2021-29752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29752?: CVE-2021-29752 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29752?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29752 published?: CVE-2021-29752 was published on 2021-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.2:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5:*:*:*:*:-:*:*

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