How severe is CVE-2021-29786?

CVE-2021-29786 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29786 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29786?

CVE-2021-29786 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29786?

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

When was CVE-2021-29786 published?

CVE-2021-29786 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29786

CVE-2021-29786 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization
Published: 2021-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Jazz Team Server products stores user credentials in clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 203172.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29786?: IBM Jazz Team Server products stores user credentials in clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 203172.
How severe is CVE-2021-29786?: CVE-2021-29786 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29786 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29786?: CVE-2021-29786 primarily affects Ibm Engineering Lifecycle Optimization. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29786?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29786 published?: CVE-2021-29786 was published on 2021-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:engineering_lifecycle_optimization:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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: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:6.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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_doors_next_generation:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_doors_next_generation:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_engineering_lifecycle_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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