CVE-2021-29775

Name: CVE-2021-29775
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-28T16:15:08.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29775 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Business Automation Workflow 19.0.03 and 20.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 20.0.3-IF002 and 21.0.1 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Automation Workflow 19.0.03 and 20.0 and IBM Cloud Pak for Automation 20.0.3-IF002 and 21.0.1 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 203029.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	19.0.0.3
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	20.0.0.0
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Automation	20.0.3-if002
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Automation	21.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/203029VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6465127Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6467057Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/203029VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6465127Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6467057Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29775?

How severe is CVE-2021-29775?

CVE-2021-29775 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29775?

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-2021-29775?

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Source: NVD / NIST