CVE-2021-38903

Description

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.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
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/6570957 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/209691 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0003/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38903?
CVE-2021-38903 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38903?
To fix CVE-2021-38903, 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-2021-38903 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38903 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-2021-38903?
CVE-2021-38903 affects IBM Cognos Analytics.
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