CVE-2021-20470 Detail
Current Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339.
Analysis Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-521 | Weak Password Requirements | NIST |
Change History
2 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 12/06/2021 11:23:47 AM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-521 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196939 No Types Assigned |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/196939 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory |
| 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 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339. |
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 does not require that users should have strong passwords by default, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 196339. |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-20470
NVD Published Date:
12/03/2021
NVD Last Modified:
12/06/2021
Source:
IBM Corporation