MEDIUM
CVE-2021-1629
CWE-601Published: March 26, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Tableau Server fails to validate certain URLs that are embedded in emails sent to Tableau Server users.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-1629 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162138/Tableau-Server-Open-Redirection.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/22Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162138/Tableau-Server-Open-Redirection.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/22Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-1629
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-601
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 26, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-601)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-1629 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.