CVE-2021-29831

Name: CVE-2021-29831
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-21T16:15:08.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29831 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10 and IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10 and IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 204775.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Jazz For Service Management	1.1.3.10
Ibm	Tivoli Netcool\/Omnibus Gui	1.1.3.10

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/204775VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6490905Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/204775VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6490905Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29831?

How severe is CVE-2021-29831?

CVE-2021-29831 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29831?

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