CVE-2021-38945: ibm cognos_analytics
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 24-06-2022Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-38945 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in ibm cognos_analytics. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.72%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-06-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.1, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by improper content validation. IBM X-Force ID: 211238.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/I:H/PR:L/UI:R/AC:L/A:N/S:U/C:L/AV:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:USourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.72%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.72% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.72%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- cognos_analytics≥ 11.1.0, < 11.1.7 | 11.1.7 | 11.1.7:fixpack1 | 11.1.7:fixpack2 | 11.1.7:fixpack3 | 11.1.7:fixpack4 | 11.2.0 | 11.2.1
Netapp1 product
2 vendors · 2 products