CVE-2021-29716

Name: CVE-2021-29716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-03T17:15:09.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29716 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 could allow a low level user to reas of the application that privileged user should only be allowed to view. IBM X-Force ID: 201087.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 could allow a low level user to reas of the application that privileged user should only be allowed to view. IBM X-Force ID: 201087.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/201087VDB 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/201087VDB 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-2021-29716?

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 could allow a low level user to reas of the application that privileged user should only be allowed to view. IBM X-Force ID: 201087.

How severe is CVE-2021-29716?

CVE-2021-29716 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29716?

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-2021-29716?

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Source: NVD / NIST