CVE-2021-38945

Name: CVE-2021-38945
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-24T16:15:08.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38945 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.1, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by improper content validation. IBM X-Force ID: 211238.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.1, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by improper content validation. IBM X-Force ID: 211238.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

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
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.2.1
Netapp	Oncommand Insight	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211238VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6597241Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211238VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6597241Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38945?

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.1, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by improper content validation. IBM X-Force ID: 211238.

How severe is CVE-2021-38945?

CVE-2021-38945 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38945?

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-2021-38945?

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Source: NVD / NIST