CVE-2021-29753

Name: CVE-2021-29753
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-05T18:15:09.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29753 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Business Automation Workflow 18. 19, 20, 21, and IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and d8.6 transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Automation Workflow 18. 19, 20, 21, and IBM Business Process Manager 8.5 and d8.6 transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	18.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	19.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	20.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	21.0.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.5.0.0
Ibm	Business Process Manager	8.6.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201919VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6513703Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201919VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6513703Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29753?

How severe is CVE-2021-29753?

CVE-2021-29753 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29753?

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