CVE-2021-20464

Name: CVE-2021-20464
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-22T17:15:07.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20464 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics PowerPlay (IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7) could be vulnerable to an XML Bomb attack by a malicious authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 196813.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics PowerPlay (IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7) could be vulnerable to an XML Bomb attack by a malicious authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 196813.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-776

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.1.7
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.2.0
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.2.1
Netapp	Oncommand Insight	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196813VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6570957Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196813VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6570957Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20464?

IBM Cognos Analytics PowerPlay (IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7) could be vulnerable to an XML Bomb attack by a malicious authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 196813.

How severe is CVE-2021-20464?

CVE-2021-20464 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20464?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-20464?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST