CVE-2021-29678

Name: CVE-2021-29678
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-09T17:15:07.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29678 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DBADM authority to access other databases and read or modify files. IBM X-Force ID: 199914.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DBADM authority to access other databases and read or modify files. IBM X-Force ID: 199914.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2	10.1
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1
Ibm	Db2	11.5
Netapp	Oncommand Insight	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199914VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523806Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199914VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523806Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29678?

How severe is CVE-2021-29678?

CVE-2021-29678 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29678?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST