CVE-2021-39009

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 213554.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
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/6615285 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213554 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221014-0005/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39009?
CVE-2021-39009 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39009?
To fix CVE-2021-39009, 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-2021-39009 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-39009 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-2021-39009?
CVE-2021-39009 affects IBM Cognos Analytics.
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