CVE-2021-29754

Name: CVE-2021-29754
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-11T15:15:11.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29754 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using the SAML Web Inbound Trust Association Interceptor (TAI). IBM X-Force ID: 202006.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using the SAML Web Inbound Trust Association Interceptor (TAI). IBM X-Force ID: 202006.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, < 7.0.0.45
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, < 8.0.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.20
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.5.8

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/202006VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6462627Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/202006VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6462627Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29754?

How severe is CVE-2021-29754?

CVE-2021-29754 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29754?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-29754?

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Source: NVD / NIST