CVE-2021-38886: CSRF

Published Apr 22, 2022
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Updated

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts. IBM X-Force ID: 209399.

Other sources

IBM Cognos Analytics is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to execute malicious and unauthorized actions transmitted from a user that the website trusts.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.2.0
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.2.1
NetApp OnCommand Insight

Event History

Apr 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 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 the severity of CVE-2021-38886?

The severity of CVE-2021-38886 is medium with a severity value of 4.3.

2

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2021-38886?

CVE-2021-38886 refers to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics that allows an attacker to execute unauthorized actions through a trusted user.

3

How can an attacker exploit the CVE-2021-38886 vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit the CVE-2021-38886 vulnerability by tricking a trusted user of IBM Cognos Analytics into performing malicious actions without their knowledge or consent.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-38886?

Yes, it is recommended to apply the latest updates and patches provided by IBM to mitigate the CVE-2021-38886 vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38886?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-38886 on IBM's X-Force Exchange website at the following link: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209399

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