CVE-2021-39009
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39009 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 213554.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 213554.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Cognos Analytics | >= 11.1.0, < 11.1.7 |
| Ibm | Cognos Analytics | >= 11.2.0, < 11.2.3 |
| Ibm | Cognos Analytics | 11.1.7 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Insight | All versions |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213554VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221014-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6615285Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213554VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221014-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6615285Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39009?
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 213554.
How severe is CVE-2021-39009?
CVE-2021-39009 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39009?
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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