CVE-2021-29681

Name: CVE-2021-29681
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-21T18:15:08.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29681 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information by injecting parameters into an HTML query. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information by injecting parameters into an HTML query. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 199918.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199917VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454591Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199917VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454591Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29681?

How severe is CVE-2021-29681?

CVE-2021-29681 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29681?

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