CVE-2021-29695

Name: CVE-2021-29695
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-25T17:15:08.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29695 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Host firmware for LC-class Systems could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request that would allow them to delete arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Host firmware for LC-class Systems could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request that would allow them to delete arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 200558.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.27%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	8335-Gca Firmware	op820
Ibm	8335-Gta Firmware	op820
Ibm	8335-Gtb Firmware	op820

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200558VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454303Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200558VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6454303Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29695?

How severe is CVE-2021-29695?

CVE-2021-29695 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29695?

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