CVE-2021-20493 Detail
Current Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 197794.
Analysis Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 197794.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (‘Cross-site Scripting’) | NIST |
Change History
2 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 12/06/2021 11:30:08 AM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
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| Added | CPE Configuration |
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 11.1.0 up to (excluding) 11.1.7
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N) |
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| Added | CVSS V2 Metadata |
Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-79 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197794 No Types Assigned |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/197794 VDB Entry |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520510 No Types Assigned |
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6520510 Patch, Vendor Advisory |
CVE Modified by IBM Corporation 12/03/2021 1:15:07 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changed | Description |
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 197794. |
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 197794. |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-20493
NVD Published Date:
12/03/2021
NVD Last Modified:
12/06/2021
Source:
IBM Corporation