CVE-2021-38909: XSS
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 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: 209706.
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IBM Cognos Analytics 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.
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What is CVE-2021-38909?
CVE-2021-38909 is a vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics that allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
How severe is CVE-2021-38909?
CVE-2021-38909 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2021-38909 affect IBM Cognos Analytics?
CVE-2021-38909 allows users to exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics, which can lead to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
What is the risk of CVE-2021-38909?
The risk of CVE-2021-38909 is that an attacker can inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI of IBM Cognos Analytics, potentially leading to credentials disclosure.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-38909?
Please refer to the official IBM Cognos Analytics documentation or contact IBM support for information on available fixes for CVE-2021-38909.