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CVE-2021-29805: IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting.

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 204263.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0 can store attacker-supplied JavaScript in the web interface. A low-privileged authenticated user could alter the UI and potentially expose credentials inside a trusted session. This is a moderate business risk where the GUI is used by operations teams.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation during the next security maintenance window, sooner for internet-exposed or broadly accessible operations portals. The issue is moderate severity, but credential exposure inside a trusted operations session can raise business impact.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29805 is a stored XSS issue in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0. CVSS 3.0 is 6.4 with network access, low attack complexity, and low privileges required. Impact is limited confidentiality and integrity loss with no availability impact stated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0, especially where authenticated users can reach the Web UI. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or products.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. The CVSS exploit maturity is marked unproven. Treat exploitation as possible by authenticated users, but active exploitation is not evidenced by the supplied sources.

Researcher notes

Key constraints are authenticated access and stored JavaScript execution in the Web UI. The provided sources confirm IBM X-Force ID 204263 and official remediation status, but do not include detailed payload conditions, fixed build numbers, or evidence of exploitation.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 6471067 and apply the vendor-specified fix or guidance.
  • Restrict Netcool/OMNIbus GUI access to trusted networks and approved users.
  • Review and minimize low-privileged accounts with Web UI access.
  • Monitor vendor guidance for any updated remediation details.
  • Investigate suspicious UI changes or credential-related alerts.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI deployments and confirm versions.
  • Verify whether version 8.1.0 is present in production or support environments.
  • Confirm IBM advisory guidance has been applied where relevant.
  • Check access controls for the Web UI and authenticated user roles.
  • Review logs for unusual Web UI activity by low-privileged users.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
6.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/S:C/UI:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:L/I:L/PR:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29805Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMTivoli Netcool/OMNIbus8.1.0Listed
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