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CVE-2021-29682: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a de...

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 199997

MediumCVSS 5.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 may expose sensitive technical details through browser error messages. The issue is not described as data theft by itself, but leaked details could help an attacker plan later attacks against the identity management system.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority identity platform hardening issue. It is not listed as actively exploited in the provided sources, but identity systems are sensitive, and error-message leakage can improve an attacker’s follow-on planning.

Technical view

The CVE describes network-reachable information disclosure with no required privileges or user interaction. CVSS 3.0 is 5.3, with low confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. Sources do not list a CWE or detailed affected components beyond IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant where IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 is deployed and reachable by untrusted users or networks. Systems that return detailed technical errors in the browser are the specific concern described by IBM.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. IBM X-Force identifies the issue as information disclosure that could support further attacks, but no exploit status or weaponized details are provided.

Researcher notes

Use only authorized validation. The public details are sparse: affected version is 7.0.2, impact is browser-displayed technical error information disclosure, and the CVSS vector indicates remote unauthenticated reachability. The bundle does not provide component paths, triggering conditions, or fixed version details.

Mitigation direction

  • Confirm whether IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 is deployed or internet-accessible.
  • Review IBM advisory 6454587 and X-Force 199997 for the vendor-supported fix or mitigation.
  • Apply IBM-recommended maintenance or configuration changes through the normal change process.
  • Reduce external access to identity management interfaces where business operations allow.
  • Suppress detailed technical error messages in production if IBM guidance supports that configuration.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Identity Manager versions and confirm whether 7.0.2 is present.
  • Check whether identity management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Review authorized browser error handling for unnecessary technical detail exposure.
  • Search application logs for recurring detailed error responses visible to users.
  • Document IBM advisory status, remediation owner, and target completion date.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/AV:N/A:N/AC:L/I:N/RL:O/E:U/RC:C3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29682Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Identity Manager7.0.2Listed
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