CVE-2021-20470

Name: CVE-2021-20470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-03T17:15:07.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-20470 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.1.0, < 11.1.7
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.1.7
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.2.0
Netapp	Oncommand Insight	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196939VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211223-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520510Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196939VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211223-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520510Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20470?

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339.

How severe is CVE-2021-20470?

CVE-2021-20470 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20470?

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-2021-20470?

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Source: NVD / NIST