CVE-2021-29679

Name: CVE-2021-29679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-15T16:15:07.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 could allow an authenticated user to execute code remotely due to incorrectly neutralizaing user-contrlled input that could be interpreted a a server-side include (SSI) directive. IBM X-Force ID: 199915.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 could allow an authenticated user to execute code remotely due to incorrectly neutralizaing user-contrlled input that could be interpreted a a server-side include (SSI) directive. IBM X-Force ID: 199915.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199915VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211112-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491661Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199915VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211112-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6491661Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29679?

How severe is CVE-2021-29679?

CVE-2021-29679 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29679?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST