How severe is CVE-2021-29907?

CVE-2021-29907 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-2021-29907 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29907?

CVE-2021-29907 affects Ibm Openpages With Watson. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29907?

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-2021-29907 published?

CVE-2021-29907 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29907

CVE-2021-29907 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Openpages With Watson 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Openpages With Watson
Published: 2021-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1 and 8.2 could allow an authenticated user to upload a file that could execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 207633.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29907?: IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1 and 8.2 could allow an authenticated user to upload a file that could execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 207633.
How severe is CVE-2021-29907?: CVE-2021-29907 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-2021-29907 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29907?: CVE-2021-29907 affects Ibm Openpages With Watson. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29907?: 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-2021-29907 published?: CVE-2021-29907 was published on 2021-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:openpages_with_watson:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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