How severe is CVE-2021-29811?

CVE-2021-29811 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29811 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-2021-29811?

CVE-2021-29811 affects Ibm Tivoli Netcool/omnibus Webgui. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29811?

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

When was CVE-2021-29811 published?

CVE-2021-29811 was published on 2021-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29811

CVE-2021-29811 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Netcool/omnibus Webgui with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Netcool/omnibus Webgui
Published: 2021-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Jazz for Service Management and IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated admin user. IBM X-Force ID: 204329.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29811?: IBM Jazz for Service Management and IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated admin user. IBM X-Force ID: 204329.
How severe is CVE-2021-29811?: CVE-2021-29811 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29811 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-2021-29811?: CVE-2021-29811 affects Ibm Tivoli Netcool/omnibus Webgui. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29811?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29811 published?: CVE-2021-29811 was published on 2021-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcool\/omnibus_webgui:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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