CVE-2021-29859

Name: CVE-2021-29859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-02T17:15:07.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29859 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM ICP4A - User Management System Component (IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V21.0.3 through V21.0.3-IF008, V21.0.2 through V21.0.2-IF009, and V21.0.1 through V21.0.1-IF007) could allow a user with physical access to the system to perform unauthorized actions or obtain sensitive information due to insufficient validation and recvocation another user logouting out. IBM X-Force ID: 206081.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM ICP4A - User Management System Component (IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation V21.0.3 through V21.0.3-IF008, V21.0.2 through V21.0.2-IF009, and V21.0.1 through V21.0.1-IF007) could allow a user with physical access to the system to perform unauthorized actions or obtain sensitive information due to insufficient validation and recvocation another user logouting out. IBM X-Force ID: 206081.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

16.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	21.0.1
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	21.0.2
Ibm	Cloud Pak For Business Automation	21.0.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206081VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6578583Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206081VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6578583Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29859?

How severe is CVE-2021-29859?

CVE-2021-29859 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29859?

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