CVE-2021-20451: IBM Cognos Controller SQL injection

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 196643.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Cognos Controller=10.4.1
IBM Cognos Controller=10.4.2
IBM Cognos Controller=11.0.0

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20451?

CVE-2021-20451 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-20451?

To mitigate CVE-2021-20451, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Cognos Controller that addresses the SQL injection vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IBM Cognos Controller are affected by CVE-2021-20451?

CVE-2021-20451 affects IBM Cognos Controller versions 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2021-20451 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-20451 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted SQL statements.

5

What types of data can be compromised due to CVE-2021-20451?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-20451 can allow attackers to view, add, modify, or delete information in the back-end database.

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