How severe is CVE-2021-29859?

CVE-2021-29859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-29859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29859?

CVE-2021-29859 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29859?

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

When was CVE-2021-29859 published?

CVE-2021-29859 was published on 2022-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29859

CVE-2021-29859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation
Published: 2022-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM ICP4A - User Management System Component (IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V21.0.3 through V21.0.3-IF008, V21.0.2 through V21.0.2-IF009, and V21.0.1 through V21.0.1-IF007) could allow a user with physical access to the system to perform unauthorized actions or obtain sensitive information due to insufficient validation and recvocation another user logouting out. IBM X-Force ID: 206081.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29859?: IBM ICP4A - User Management System Component (IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V21.0.3 through V21.0.3-IF008, V21.0.2 through V21.0.2-IF009, and V21.0.1 through V21.0.1-IF007) could allow a user with physical access to the system to perform unauthorized actions or obtain sensitive information due to insufficient validation and recvocation another user logouting out. IBM X-Force ID: 206081.
How severe is CVE-2021-29859?: CVE-2021-29859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-29859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29859?: CVE-2021-29859 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Business Automation. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29859 published?: CVE-2021-29859 was published on 2022-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.1:interim_fix_007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.2:interim_fix_009:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:21.0.3:interim_fix_008:*:*:*:*:*:*

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