CVE-2021-39009

Name: CVE-2021-39009
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-01T19:15:12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

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: Sep 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-39009?

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Source: NVD / NIST