CVE-2021-38905
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38905 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow an authenticated user to view report pages that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 209697.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow an authenticated user to view report pages that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 209697.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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/209697VDB 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/209697VDB 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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38905?
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow an authenticated user to view report pages that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 209697.
How severe is CVE-2021-38905?
CVE-2021-38905 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38905?
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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