CVE-2021-29678: ibm db2 Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 8.7v3.0HighModified
Published 09-12-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-29678 is a high (CVSS 8.7) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in ibm db2. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 66% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.7/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.13%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-12-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DBADM authority to access other databases and read or modify files. IBM X-Force ID: 199914.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 8.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
High 8.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/C:H/PR:H/S:C/AV:N/I:H/AC:L/UI:N/A:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:OSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.7HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Medium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.13%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
66%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 1.09% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.13%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
- db2EOL9.7 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 11.1 | 11.5
- db2 for linux, unix and windows10.5 | 10.1 | 9.7 | 11.1 | 11.5
Netapp1 product
2 vendors · 3 products