CVE-2021-29708: ibm spectrum_scale
CVSS: 6.7v3.0MediumModified
Published 25-05-2021Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-29708 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) vulnerability in ibm spectrum_scale. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.26%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 25-05-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.1 could allow a local with access to the GUI pod container to obtain sensitive cryptographic keys that could allow them to elevate their privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 200883.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsMedium 6.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AC:L/UI:N/S:U/AV:L/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
17%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.26% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score0.26%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Ibm1 product
- spectrum_scale5.1.0.1
1 vendor · 1 product