How severe is CVE-2021-29853?

CVE-2021-29853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29853?

CVE-2021-29853 affects Ibm Planning Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29853?

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

When was CVE-2021-29853 published?

CVE-2021-29853 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29853

CVE-2021-29853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Planning Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-252.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-252
Affected product: Ibm Planning Analytics
Published: 2021-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could expose information that could be used to to create attacks by not validating the return values from some methods or functions. IBM X-Force ID: 205529.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29853?: IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 could expose information that could be used to to create attacks by not validating the return values from some methods or functions. IBM X-Force ID: 205529.
How severe is CVE-2021-29853?: CVE-2021-29853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29853?: CVE-2021-29853 affects Ibm Planning Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29853?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29853 published?: CVE-2021-29853 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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