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CVE-2021-29822: IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0 is vulnerable to 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: 204349.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0 has a cross-site scripting flaw in its Web UI. A logged-in user could place JavaScript into the interface, changing what another user sees or potentially exposing credentials inside a trusted session.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority remediation for affected monitoring environments. It is not listed as known exploited here, but credential exposure in an operations console can raise business impact if access is broad.

Technical view

The issue is XSS in IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus_GUI 8.1.0. CVSS v3.0 is 5.4: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0, especially where the Web UI is reachable by many authenticated users or broad internal networks.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The vulnerability requires an authenticated low-privileged user and user interaction, but IBM describes potential credential disclosure within a trusted session.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow but clear: IBM identifies arbitrary JavaScript embedding in the Web UI with possible credential disclosure. The bundle does not include affected subcomponents, proof details, exploit steps, or a named fixed version.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI deployments and confirm version 8.1.0 exposure.
  • Review IBM support advisory and X-Force entry for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply vendor-provided fixes or configuration guidance where available.
  • Restrict Web UI access to trusted networks and necessary authenticated users.
  • Review user roles that can submit content rendered in the Web UI.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI 8.1.0 exists in production or support environments.
  • Check whether the Web UI is externally reachable or broadly reachable internally.
  • Review authentication and authorization boundaries for users able to modify displayed content.
  • Look for suspicious Web UI content changes or credential-related security reports.
  • Validate remediation status against IBM advisory guidance.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:L/PR:L/AV:N/C:L/AC:L/UI:R/S:C/A:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:H2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29822Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMTivoli Netcool/OMNIbus8.1.0Listed
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