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CVE-2021-29669: IBM Jazz Foundation cross-site scripting

IBM Jazz Foundation 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 is 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.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Jazz Foundation has a medium-severity cross-site scripting flaw in specific 6.0.6 and 7.0.x releases. A logged-in user could place JavaScript into the web interface, which may run in another trusted session and expose credentials or alter page behavior.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled remediation item unless the Web UI is broadly exposed or used by many contributors. The main business concern is credential disclosure or trusted-session manipulation, not service outage.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29669 is CWE-79 XSS affecting IBM Jazz Foundation 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed IBM Jazz Foundation versions with reachable Web UI access. The source bundle marks other versions unaffected by default but does not identify deployment prevalence.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked CISA KEV. Practical risk depends on authenticated access, ability to place script content, and victim interaction within a trusted session.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record and IBM advisory reference. The bundle does not include affected component paths, payload conditions, fixed versions, or proof of exploitation. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond authenticated Web UI XSS with user interaction.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Jazz Foundation instances and identify affected versions.
  • Check IBM advisory for vendor-supported fixes or workarounds.
  • Limit Web UI access to required users and trusted networks where feasible.
  • Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible deployments.
  • Monitor IBM guidance for corrected version or configuration details.

Validation and detection

  • Compare installed Jazz Foundation versions against the affected list.
  • Confirm whether the Web UI is reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review user roles that can create or edit Web UI content.
  • Check logs for unusual authenticated session or credential-related activity.
  • Document remediation status against the IBM advisory.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
3

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CVE-2021-29669 mapping review

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2021-29669Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMJazz Foundation6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-79

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