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CVE-2021-29730: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 201164.

MediumCVSS 6.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 has a SQL injection flaw that could let a remote, low-privileged attacker read or change back-end database information. The published severity is medium, but business impact depends on what data the affected server stores or processes.

Executive priority

Schedule remediation through normal vulnerability management with priority for internet-reachable or sensitive-data environments. Escalate if the affected platform holds regulated, customer, or operationally critical data.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29730 is a SQL injection vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7. CVSS 3.0 score is 6.3 with AV:N, AC:L, PR:L, UI:N, C:L, I:L, A:L. IBM states crafted SQL statements could view, add, modify, or delete back-end database information.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to environments running IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7. The CVSS vector indicates network access and low privileges are required, with no user interaction. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or versions.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. IBM X-Force lists exploit maturity as unproven. Treat this as credible vendor-confirmed risk, not confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is vendor-confirmed but sparse in the provided bundle. No CWE is listed. The CVSS vector supports authenticated remote exploitation with low complexity and limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exploitability or affected versions beyond 11.7.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM support advisory 6468569 for the official remediation.
  • Apply the vendor-recommended fix for affected 11.7 deployments.
  • Restrict network access to InfoSphere interfaces to trusted users and networks.
  • Review user access and remove unnecessary low-privileged accounts.
  • Increase monitoring for database modification and error patterns.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM InfoSphere Information Server deployments and confirm version 11.7 exposure.
  • Verify the IBM advisory remediation has been applied to affected systems.
  • Confirm exposed interfaces require authentication and are not broadly reachable.
  • Review application and database logs for unusual SQL errors or data changes.
  • Document affected assets, remediation status, and residual access paths.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/PR:L/AC:L/S:U/A:L/C:L/AV:N/I:L/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.83.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29730Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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