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CVE-2021-29670: IBM Jazz Foundation and IBM Engineering products are vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Jazz Foundation and IBM Engineering products 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: 199408.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in IBM Jazz Foundation and several IBM Engineering web products. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the web UI, changing what another trusted session sees and potentially exposing credentials.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not presented as actively exploited, but it affects trusted engineering lifecycle systems where credential exposure or UI manipulation could disrupt sensitive development and quality workflows.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29670 is network-reachable XSS with low attack complexity, low privileges, and required user interaction. IBM describes arbitrary JavaScript injection in the Web UI. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4 with low confidentiality and integrity impact and changed scope. No CWE is provided in the bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where affected IBM Engineering or Rational lifecycle products are deployed, especially versions listed in the advisory bundle: 6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2 depending on product.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated user and user interaction, but impact can occur inside a trusted web session, making phishing-like or insider scenarios relevant.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to CVE, IBM advisory, and IBM X-Force references. The bundle names affected products and versions but does not provide exploit details, specific vulnerable parameters, CWE mapping, or exact fixed versions. Avoid assuming broader IBM product impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6457739 for exact fixes or upgrade paths.
  • Apply IBM-supported remediation for each affected product and version.
  • Limit access to affected web UIs to trusted users only.
  • Prioritize remediation for externally reachable or broadly accessible instances.
  • Harden session handling according to existing IBM product guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Engineering and Rational products and record exact versions.
  • Compare installed versions against the affected version list in the bundle.
  • Confirm whether the IBM advisory lists a fix for each deployed product.
  • Verify affected web interfaces are not exposed beyond intended users.
  • Review security monitoring for suspicious UI content changes.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/AV:N/C:L/S:C/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/AV:N/C:L/S:C/E:H/RL:O/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29670Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/UI:R/I:L/PR:L/AV:N/C:L/S:C/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

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
IBMEngineering Test Management7.0.0, 7.0.1Listed
IBMRational Rhapsody Model Manager6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0Listed
IBMRational Quality Manager6.0.6, 6.0.6.1Listed
IBMRational DOORS Next Generation6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2Listed
IBMEngineering Lifecycle Optimization7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2Listed
IBMRational Collaborative Lifecycle Management6.0.6, 6.0.6.1Listed
IBMRational Engineering Lifecycle Manager6.0.6, 6.0.6.1, 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

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