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CVE-2021-29688: 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: 200102.

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

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Manager can reveal sensitive technical details in browser error messages. The issue is not rated as severe because it only exposes limited information, but that information could help an attacker plan follow-on attacks against identity infrastructure.

Executive priority

Prioritize this for identity-management environments because exposed diagnostics can support later compromise attempts. It is not a crisis signal from the provided evidence, but it should be handled in normal vulnerability remediation cycles.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29688 is an information disclosure issue in IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 and 7.0.2. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.3, with network access, low attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 or 7.0.2, especially where the application is reachable by untrusted users and returns detailed browser error messages.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS exploit maturity value is unproven, so treat this as a credible exposure risk rather than confirmed in-the-wild activity.

Researcher notes

The source bundle provides no CWE and no exploit details. Analysis should focus on version confirmation, error disclosure behavior, and IBM advisory status. Do not assume other IBM identity products are affected without vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify any IBM Security Identity Manager 6.0.2 or 7.0.2 deployments.
  • Review the linked IBM support advisories for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or maintenance levels if the advisories require them.
  • Ensure browser-facing errors do not expose detailed technical information.
  • Limit access to identity management interfaces to trusted networks where feasible.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm product version and deployment scope for IBM Security Identity Manager.
  • Test whether browser error pages reveal sensitive technical details.
  • Verify IBM advisory remediation status against each affected deployment.
  • Check external exposure paths for the affected application.
  • Document compensating controls if immediate vendor remediation is unavailable.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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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/A:N/AV:N/I:N/AC:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source 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/A:N/AV:N/I:N/AC:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29688Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMSecurity Identity Manager6.0.2, 7.0.2Listed
Weakness

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