CVE-2021-29754: High severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Jun 10, 2021
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using the SAML Web Inbound Trust Association Interceptor (TAI). IBM X-Force ID: 202006.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using the SAML Web Inbound Trust Association Interceptor (TAI).

Affected Software

15 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=7.0.0.0<7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.0.0.0<8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<8.5.5.20
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.8
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Jun 10, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jun 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-29754.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29754?

The severity of CVE-2021-29754 is high with a score of 8.8.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected?

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 are affected.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server?

To fix the vulnerability, update your IBM WebSphere Application Server to a version that is not vulnerable.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-29754?

More information about CVE-2021-29754 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/202006) and [link2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6462627).

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