CVE-2021-29695 json
IBM Host firmware for LC-class Systems could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.
published 2021-05-25 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-16169
- cvss
- 4.9
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.3%
- EPSS 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM Host firmware for LC-class Systems could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request that would allow them to delete arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 200558.
Exploit prediction
2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 4.9 | CVSS:3.0/PR:H/S:U/UI:N/AC:L/C:N/I:H/AV:N/A:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O |
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.0 | 4.9 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 8.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- IBM 8335-GTB
- IBM 8335-GTA
- IBM 8335-GCA
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/6454303
vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/200558
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-29695
- NVD CVE-2021-29695
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