XSS in IBM Cognos Analytics
CVE-2021-38946
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 211240.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.007 (47.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
- Ibm Cognos Analytics — versions 11.2.0, 11.1.7, 11.2.1
- Ibm Cognos_analytics — versions 11.1.7, 11.2.0, 11.2.1
- Netapp Oncommand_insight
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (VDB Entry, vdb-entry, Vendor Advisory, x_refsource_XF)
- psirt@us.ibm.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38946?
- CVE-2021-38946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2022-04-22.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38946?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.