CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-20493: XSS

First published: Fri Dec 03 2021(Updated: )

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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.1.0<11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack1
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack2
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack3
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.2.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is IBM Cognos Analytics?

    IBM Cognos Analytics is a business intelligence and analytics software platform.

  • What is cross-site scripting (XSS)?

    Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

  • How does the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics affect users?

    The cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

  • What is the severity of the IBM Cognos Analytics cross-site scripting vulnerability?

    The severity of the IBM Cognos Analytics cross-site scripting vulnerability is medium with a severity score of 6.1.

  • How can the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics be mitigated?

    To mitigate the cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM.

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