CVE-2021-38909: XSS

Published Dec 3, 2021
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Updated

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.

Other sources

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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-38909?

CVE-2021-38909 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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