CVE-2021-29751 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2021-29751 affecting IBM Business Automation Workflow & Business Process Manager, allowing authenticated users to access sensitive data. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager by IBM are impacted by CVE-2021-29751, allowing authenticated users to access sensitive information. Here's what you need to know.
Understanding CVE-2021-29751
This section explains the vulnerability, its impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies.
What is CVE-2021-29751?
CVE-2021-29751 affects IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0, as well as IBM Business Process Manager versions 8.5 and 8.6. It enables authenticated users to retrieve sensitive data about other users under specific configurations.
The Impact of CVE-2021-29751
The vulnerability poses a low-severity risk with a CVSS base score of 3.1. It can be exploited by attackers with low privileges, potentially resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-29751
Let's delve into the technical aspects of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows authenticated users to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, breaching user confidentiality.
Affected Systems and Versions
IBM Business Automation Workflow versions 18.0, 19.0, and 20.0, as well as IBM Business Process Manager versions 8.5 and 8.6, are impacted by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated users with low privileges, compromising the confidentiality of user data.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to protect your systems against CVE-2021-29751.
Immediate Steps to Take
IBM recommends applying official fixes or patches provided by the vendor to mitigate the vulnerability immediately.
Long-Term Security Practices
Ensure you follow security best practices, restrict user access based on the principle of least privilege, and monitor user activities to prevent unauthorized access.
Patching and Updates
Regularly update your IBM Business Automation Workflow and Business Process Manager installations to the latest secure versions to address known vulnerabilities.