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CVE-2021-29692: IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused b...

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 200253.

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

Plain-English summary

IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 may fail to properly require secure HTTPS connections through HSTS. If a user is intercepted on the network, an attacker could potentially read sensitive information. The published severity is low because exploitation requires a man-in-the-middle position, high attack complexity, and user interaction.

Executive priority

Treat as a low-severity hygiene issue unless the identity management interface is exposed to untrusted networks. Prioritize remediation during normal maintenance, with faster handling for internet-accessible or high-value identity administration environments.

Technical view

The flaw is an information disclosure issue caused by improper HTTP Strict Transport Security enablement in IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2. CVSS 3.0 score is 3.1, with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, and low confidentiality impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2, especially where the web interface is reachable over untrusted networks or users access it from interceptable network paths.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation depends on man-in-the-middle conditions and user interaction, so practical risk is highest on hostile networks or weakly controlled access paths.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse beyond the CVE description, IBM advisory reference, and X-Force ID 200253. No CWE is provided in the bundle. Do not assume additional affected versions, exploit availability, or a specific patch unless confirmed in IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Confirm whether IBM Security Identity Manager 7.0.2 is deployed or exposed.
  • Review IBM advisory 6454587 and X-Force 200253 for supported remediation.
  • Apply IBM-recommended updates or configuration changes when identified.
  • Use supported HTTPS/HSTS configuration where IBM guidance permits it.
  • Restrict management interface access to trusted networks.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Security Identity Manager versions in production and non-production.
  • Check whether version 7.0.2 is present.
  • Verify HSTS behavior using approved defensive assessment tooling.
  • Confirm remediation status against IBM advisory 6454587.
  • Document compensating network controls for any delayed remediation.
Prepared
Confidence
high
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/C:L/S:U/I:N/AC:H/A:N/AV:N/PR:N/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

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/C:L/S:U/I:N/AC:H/A:N/AV:N/PR:N/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O1.61.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.1Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29692Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Identity Manager7.0.2Listed
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