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CVE-2021-29780: IBM Resilient OnPrem v41.1 of IBM Security SOAR could allow an authenticated user to perform actions that t...

IBM Resilient OnPrem v41.1 of IBM Security SOAR could allow an authenticated user to perform actions that they should not have access to due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 203085.

MediumCVSS 4.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Security SOAR Resilient OnPrem v41.1 has an input-validation flaw that could let an authenticated user perform actions outside their intended access. The issue is medium severity, not publicly listed as actively exploited, but it matters because SOAR platforms often manage sensitive security workflows and response actions.

Executive priority

Treat this as a scheduled but real security maintenance item. The vulnerability is not described as actively exploited and needs privileged access, but affected SOAR systems can influence incident response workflows, making remediation important for governance and trust.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29780 affects IBM Resilient OnPrem version 41/41.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 4.7 with network attack vector, low complexity, no user interaction, high privileges required, unchanged scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. IBM identifies it as X-Force ID 203085.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Resilient OnPrem v41.1 or version 41 deployments where authenticated high-privilege users can access the SOAR application over the network.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. CVSS exploit maturity is unproven, and exploitation requires an authenticated user with high privileges. Evidence of public exploit code is not provided in the supplied sources.

Researcher notes

The available sources identify improper input validation enabling unauthorized actions by an authenticated user. No CWE is listed in the bundle, and no procedural exploit details are provided. Focus validation on affected version presence, privilege boundaries, audit evidence, and IBM advisory status.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM support advisory 6473131 for the official remediation path.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrades for affected Resilient OnPrem deployments.
  • Restrict SOAR access to trusted administrators and trusted network paths.
  • Review privileged SOAR accounts and remove unnecessary access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Resilient OnPrem deployments and confirm exact version numbers.
  • Identify whether any deployment is version 41 or 41.1.
  • Review SOAR roles for users with high privileges.
  • Check audit logs for privileged actions outside expected role boundaries.
  • Confirm remediation status against IBM advisory 6473131.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.7CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/PR:H/UI:N/I:L/S:U/AV:N/AC:L/C:L/A:L/E:U/RC:C/RL:O1.23.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.7Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29780Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/PR:H/UI:N/I:L/S:U/AV:N/AC:L/C:L/A:L/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
IBMResilient OnPrem41Listed
Weakness

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