How severe is CVE-2021-29845?

CVE-2021-29845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29845?

CVE-2021-29845 affects Ibm Security Guardium Insights. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29845?

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-2021-29845 published?

CVE-2021-29845 was published on 2022-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29845

CVE-2021-29845 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Insights with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Insights
Published: 2022-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Insights 3.0 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 205255.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29845?: IBM Security Guardium Insights 3.0 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 205255.
How severe is CVE-2021-29845?: CVE-2021-29845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29845?: CVE-2021-29845 affects Ibm Security Guardium Insights. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29845?: 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-2021-29845 published?: CVE-2021-29845 was published on 2022-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_insights:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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