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CVE-2021-29832: 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: 204824.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a stored cross-site scripting issue in IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10 and the referenced Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI. A logged-in user could store JavaScript in the web interface, which may run in trusted sessions and expose credentials or alter UI behavior.

Executive priority

Treat as a moderate-priority management-plane issue. It is not reported as actively exploited, but stored XSS in an operations console can expose trusted credentials and undermine administrator confidence. Prioritize remediation where the interface is externally reachable or widely accessible internally.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.0 vector is 6.4: network-accessible, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 204824. The provided sources identify stored XSS, not remote code execution.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where IBM Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10 is deployed, particularly environments using the referenced Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI. Internet-facing or broadly accessible management portals increase business risk, but the source bundle does not state exposure prevalence.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and KEV is false. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a low-privileged authenticated user but no victim user interaction. Impact centers on trusted-session credential disclosure and UI manipulation.

Researcher notes

Do not assume broader IBM product impact beyond the named Jazz for Service Management 1.1.3.10 and referenced Netcool/OMNIbus GUI. Evidence for exploitation is absent in the bundle. Validation should focus on version confirmation, remediation status, access paths, and stored UI content review.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM support bulletin 6491529 for the official remediation path.
  • Prioritize patching or vendor-recommended updates for exposed management interfaces.
  • Restrict access to the Jazz/Netcool web UI to trusted networks and users.
  • Review roles that can create or modify UI-stored content.
  • Monitor vendor guidance for any updated fixes or workarounds.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Jazz for Service Management instances and confirm version 1.1.3.10 presence.
  • Identify deployments using the referenced Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus GUI.
  • Check whether IBM bulletin 6491529 remediation has been applied.
  • Review web UI content fields for unexpected scripts or suspicious stored markup.
  • Confirm access controls limit low-privileged users to necessary functions.
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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/UI:N/AC:L/C:L/PR:L/A:N/I:L/AV:N/S:C/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
6.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/UI:N/AC:L/C:L/PR:L/A:N/I:L/AV:N/S:C/E:U/RC:C/RL:O3.12.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29832Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/AC:L/C:L/PR:L/A:N/I:L/AV:N/S:C/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
IBMJazz for Service Management1.1.3.10Listed
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