How severe is CVE-2021-29802?

CVE-2021-29802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29802 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29802?

CVE-2021-29802 affects Ibm Resilient Security Orchestration Automation And Response. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29802?

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-2021-29802 published?

CVE-2021-29802 was published on 2021-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29802

CVE-2021-29802 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Resilient Security Orchestration Automation And Response 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Ibm Resilient Security Orchestration Automation And Response
Published: 2021-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security SOAR performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29802?: IBM Security SOAR performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
How severe is CVE-2021-29802?: CVE-2021-29802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29802 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29802?: CVE-2021-29802 affects Ibm Resilient Security Orchestration Automation And Response. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29802?: 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-2021-29802 published?: CVE-2021-29802 was published on 2021-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:resilient_security_orchestration_automation_and_response:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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