Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-38903
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.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2021-38903
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-38903
0.05%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 11 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-38903
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.5
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LOW | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
6.8
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
|
2.7
|
IBM Corporation | |
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5.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
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2.7
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-38903
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-38903
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6570957
Security Bulletin: IBM Cognos Analytics has addressed multiple vulnerabilitiesPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0003/
March 2022 IBM Cognos Analytics Vulnerabilities in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityThird Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209691
IBM Cognos Analytics cross-site scripting CVE-2021-38903 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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