CVE-2021-38903: XSS
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 209691.
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IBM Cognos Anlytics is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a Web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-38903.
What is the severity level of this vulnerability?
The severity level of this vulnerability is medium (5.4).
What is the description of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability in IBM Cognos Anlytics allows for cross-site scripting attacks due to improper validation of user-supplied input.
How does this vulnerability impact users?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which can be executed in a victim's web browser.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
At the time of this writing, there is no known fix available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply any available security patches from the vendor and follow best practices for secure software usage.