VDB
CVE-2021-39009
CVE-2021-39009
PUBLISHED
CVSS 4.4 MEDIUM
Reported by ibm · Published September 1, 2022
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.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cognos_analytics | ibm | 11.2.3, 11.1.7 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.0
4.4
CVSS:3.0/C:H/AV:L/AC:L/I:N/S:U/A:N/UI:N/PR:H/RL:O/E:U/RC:C
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| IBM | Cognos Analytics | 11.2.0, 11.1.7, 11.2.1 |
| IBM | Cognos Analytics | 11.2.0, 11.1.7, 11.2.1 |
Timeline
- Sep 1, 2022 CVE Published
- Sep 2, 2022 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Jun 2, 2026 Security Advisory
- Jul 24, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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