CVE-2021-29736 Privilege escalation in WebSphere Application Server

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server to gain elevated privileges on the system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-29736?

CVE-2021-29736 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 30 Jul 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote user to gain elevated privileges on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 201300.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29736?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29736?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29736 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-29736 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29736 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Application Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3957-phvq-xhr5.

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