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CVE-2021-29815: IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10 and IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI is vulnerable to stored cross-s...

IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10 and IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 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: 204340.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This CVE is a stored cross-site scripting flaw in IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10, with the bundle also naming IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI. A user with access to the web UI could store JavaScript that runs in trusted sessions, potentially exposing credentials or changing displayed application behavior.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate-priority remediation item for environments running the affected IBM management UI, especially if many users can create or modify web UI content. Prioritize patch verification and access restriction over emergency response unless local evidence suggests abuse.

Technical view

The vulnerability allows arbitrary JavaScript to be embedded in the affected web UI. CVSS 3.0 score is 6.4 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. The source bundle does not list a CWE or detailed fixed version.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10 is still deployed and reachable by authenticated users. The bundle also references IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI, but the affected product list provided only names Jazz for Service Management.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires low privileges according to the CVSS vector, and the business risk is credential exposure or trusted-session manipulation through stored script execution.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE bundle, IBM advisory link, and X-Force reference. The CVSS vector indicates authenticated, low-complexity network exploitation with changed scope, but no availability impact. The bundle does not provide exploit details, CWE mapping, or exact fixed versions.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply IBM-supported fixes or mitigations after normal change testing.
  • Restrict web UI access to trusted authenticated users only.
  • Review stored UI content for unexpected scripts or suspicious modifications.
  • Monitor affected systems for anomalous account activity.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory deployments for IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10.
  • Confirm whether Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI components are present in the environment.
  • Check IBM advisory status against installed versions and fix levels.
  • Review web UI content fields for unauthorized script-like entries.
  • Verify scanners or asset tools flag CVE-2021-29815 where applicable.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:C/AV:N/I:L/A:N/PR:L/C:L/AC:L/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/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
6.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/S:C/AV:N/I:L/A:N/PR:L/C:L/AC:L/UI:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29815Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMJazz for Service Management1.1.3.10Listed
Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

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