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CVE-2021-29767: IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.0, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive...

IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.0, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2 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: 202681.

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

Plain-English summary

This vulnerability can expose sensitive technical details through browser-visible error messages in affected IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium versions. The direct impact is limited to confidentiality, but disclosed details may help attackers plan follow-on attacks.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation item. It is not known to be actively exploited, but it can disclose information useful for follow-on compromise, so exposed systems should be corrected promptly.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29767 affects IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.0, 9.2.1, and 9.2.2. It is a network-reachable, unauthenticated information disclosure issue caused by detailed technical errors returned to the browser. CVSS is 5.3, with low confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.0, 9.2.1, or 9.2.2, especially if browser-accessible components are reachable from untrusted networks.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show active exploitation. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and IBM's vector marks exploit maturity as unproven. Risk is mainly reconnaissance value for later attacks.

Researcher notes

The bundle does not provide CWE mapping or detailed root cause beyond technical error disclosure. Avoid assuming affected components beyond IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium 9.2.0 through 9.2.2. Use vendor advisory details for fixed-version confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium deployments and versions.
  • Review IBM's advisory for the official remediation and apply vendor guidance.
  • Restrict access to trusted networks while remediation is pending.
  • Ensure production error handling does not expose detailed technical messages.
  • Monitor logs for repeated error-triggering behavior from untrusted sources.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether versions 9.2.0, 9.2.1, or 9.2.2 are installed.
  • Verify browser-facing errors do not reveal detailed technical information.
  • Check change records against IBM's advisory remediation status.
  • Review access paths for internet, partner, VPN, or internal-only exposure.
  • Search monitoring for unusual error volume against affected services.
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Confidence
high
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/S:U/I:N/A:N/AV:N/UI:N/C:L/AC:L/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

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
5.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/PR:N/S:U/I:N/A:N/AV:N/UI:N/C:L/AC:L/RL:O/RC:C/E:U3.91.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29767Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMi2 Analyst's Notebook Premium9.2.0, 9.2.1, 9.2.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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