CVE-2021-29842

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 and Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 21.0.0.9 could allow a remote user to enumerate usernames due to a difference of responses from valid and invalid login attempts. IBM X-Force ID: 205202.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server
Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6489485 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/205202 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29842?
CVE-2021-29842 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29842?
To fix CVE-2021-29842, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-29842 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-29842 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-29842?
CVE-2021-29842 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty.
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