CVE-2021-29756

Name: CVE-2021-29756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-03T17:15:10.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29756 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in the My Inbox page which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 202167.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) in the My Inbox page which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 202167.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

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/202167VDB 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/202167VDB 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-2021-29756?

How severe is CVE-2021-29756?

CVE-2021-29756 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29756?

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