CVE-2021-29716: Medium severity ibm cognos analytics vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2021
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Updated

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 could allow a low level user to reas of the application that privileged user should only be allowed to view. IBM X-Force ID: 201087.

Other sources

IBM Cognos Analytics could allow a low level user to reas of the application that privileged user should only be allowed to view.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.1.0<11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack1
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack2
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack3
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.2.0
NetApp OnCommand Insight

Event History

Dec 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·05:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-29716?

CVE-2021-29716 is a vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics that could allow a low-level user to access areas of the application that only privileged users should be able to view.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-29716?

CVE-2021-29716 has a severity rating of low.

3

How does CVE-2021-29716 affect IBM Cognos Analytics?

CVE-2021-29716 affects IBM Cognos Analytics by allowing a low-level user to access privileged areas of the application.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-29716?

At the moment, there is no available fix for CVE-2021-29716. It is recommended to follow the guidance provided by IBM and take necessary security measures.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-29716?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-29716 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website at: [https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201087]

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