CVE-2021-29864

Name: CVE-2021-29864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-30T19:15:08.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29864 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0 and 6.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0 and 6.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 206089

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Identity Manager	6.0.0
Ibm	Security Identity Manager	6.0.2

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206089VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6616101Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206089VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6616101Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29864?

How severe is CVE-2021-29864?

CVE-2021-29864 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29864?

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