CVE-2021-29842: Medium severity ibm websphere application server feature pack for web services vulnerability

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

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.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote user to enumerate usernames due to a difference of responses from valid and invalid login attempts.

IBM

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=8.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services<=7.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty<=17.0.0.3 - 21.0.0.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=7.0.0.0<=7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.5<=8.5.5.20
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.5.9
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=17.0.0.3<=21.0.0.9

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Sep 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29842?

CVE-2021-29842 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server that allows a remote user to enumerate usernames.

2

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2021-29842?

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, and Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 21.0.0.9 are affected by CVE-2021-29842.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29842?

The severity of CVE-2021-29842 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

4

How can a remote user exploit CVE-2021-29842?

A remote user can exploit CVE-2021-29842 by enumerating usernames through a difference in responses from valid and invalid login attempts.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-29842?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-29842 on the IBM X-Force ID page (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/205202) and the IBM support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6489485).

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