CVE-2021-20470

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Cognos Analytics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520510 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196939 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211223-0006/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20470?
CVE-2021-20470 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20470?
To fix CVE-2021-20470, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-20470 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20470 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-20470?
CVE-2021-20470 affects IBM Cognos Analytics.
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