CVE-2021-38903

Name: CVE-2021-38903
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-22T17:15:07.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38903 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 209691.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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/209691VDB 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/209691VDB 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-2021-38903?

How severe is CVE-2021-38903?

CVE-2021-38903 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38903?

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