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CVE-2021-29681: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information by injecting...

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information by injecting parameters into an HTML query. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 199918.

LowCVSS 3.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2021-29681 is a low-severity information disclosure issue in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7. An attacker could inject parameters into an HTML query and obtain sensitive information that may support later attacks. The provided sources do not show active exploitation.

Executive priority

Handle through the normal vulnerability management cycle, with faster action for internet-adjacent, shared-network, or sensitive-data environments. Business urgency is lower than remote code execution issues, but disclosure could help attackers plan follow-on activity.

Technical view

IBM describes parameter injection into an HTML query in InfoSphere Information Server 11.7, leading to limited confidentiality impact. CVSS 3.0 score is 3.1 with adjacent-network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and no integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure appears limited to IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 deployments, especially where the affected interface is reachable from adjacent or less-trusted network segments. The bundle does not identify other versions or products.

Exploitation context

The source bundle lists no CISA KEV entry and the CVSS exploit code maturity is unproven. Treat exploitation as possible but not evidenced by the provided sources. The issue may matter more where disclosed information enables credential, topology, or workflow discovery.

Researcher notes

The public bundle is sparse: no CWE is assigned, no exploit details are included, and only InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is listed. Avoid extrapolating affected versions. Use IBM and X-Force records as the authoritative remediation and scope sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 instances.
  • Review IBM advisory 6454591 and apply the vendor-recommended fix or maintenance level.
  • Restrict access to administrative and application interfaces to trusted network paths.
  • Reduce exposure from adjacent or shared networks where feasible.
  • Monitor IBM support and X-Force for updated remediation guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm product version and build against the IBM advisory scope.
  • Check whether affected interfaces are reachable from adjacent or untrusted networks.
  • Review access logs for suspicious parameter manipulation without reproducing attacks.
  • Verify applied fixes against IBM maintenance or support documentation.
  • Document compensating controls if patching is delayed.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
3.1CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/C:L/S:U/AC:H/AV:A/I:N/RC:C/RL:O/E:U1.61.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.1Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29681Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMInfoSphere Information Server11.7Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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