How severe is CVE-2021-29774?

CVE-2021-29774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29774 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29774?

CVE-2021-29774 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29774?

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-2021-29774 published?

CVE-2021-29774 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29774

CVE-2021-29774 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization
Published: 2021-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Jazz Team Server products could allow an authenticated user to obtain elevated privileges under certain configurations. IBM X-Force ID: 203025.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29774?: IBM Jazz Team Server products could allow an authenticated user to obtain elevated privileges under certain configurations. IBM X-Force ID: 203025.
How severe is CVE-2021-29774?: CVE-2021-29774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29774 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29774?: CVE-2021-29774 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29774?: 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-2021-29774 published?: CVE-2021-29774 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_workflow_management:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_workflow_management:6.0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_workflow_management:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_workflow_management:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_workflow_management:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_collaborative_lifecycle_management:6.0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:6.0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:6.0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:6.0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_team_concert:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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