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CVE-2021-29769: IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium (IBM i2 Analyze 4.3.0, 4.3.1, and 4.3.2) does not set the secure attribut...

IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium (IBM i2 Analyze 4.3.0, 4.3.1, and 4.3.2) does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 202769.

LowCVSS 3.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM i2 Analyze 4.3.0 through 4.3.2 can send authorization or session cookies over insecure HTTP because the Secure cookie attribute is missing. A user must interact with an HTTP link, and the attacker must be able to observe the traffic. The impact is limited information disclosure, but exposed sessions can matter in investigative environments.

Executive priority

Treat as low priority unless affected i2 Analyze versions are internet-facing, used over untrusted networks, or handle sensitive investigative data. Remediate through normal patch governance, but do not ignore if session confidentiality is business-critical.

Technical view

The affected IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Premium/i2 Analyze versions do not mark authorization tokens or session cookies as Secure. CVSS 3.0 is 3.1 low: network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, low confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact. IBM X-Force tracks this as 202769.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM i2 Analyze 4.3.0, 4.3.1, or 4.3.2. Risk depends on whether users can be induced to access insecure HTTP links and whether attackers can observe network traffic carrying cookies.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. IBM's CVSS vector marks exploit maturity as unproven. Exploitation requires user interaction and traffic snooping, so this is not presented as a broad remote compromise issue.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow and vendor-specific. The source bundle identifies the flaw, affected versions, CVSS vector, and IBM X-Force ID, but does not include detailed patch text. Avoid assuming broader IBM i2 products or unsupported versions are affected without IBM confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM i2 Analyze deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Review IBM advisory for supported fixes, upgrades, or configuration guidance.
  • Apply IBM-recommended remediation for affected 4.3.x installations.
  • Limit access to trusted networks until vendor remediation is confirmed.

Validation and detection

  • Check whether i2 Analyze version is 4.3.0, 4.3.1, or 4.3.2.
  • Review application cookies for authorization or session tokens lacking Secure.
  • Confirm remediation by verifying relevant cookies include Secure after update.
  • Document whether user-facing access can occur over insecure HTTP paths.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Low
CVSS
3.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:U/PR:N/AC:H/C:L/UI:R/AV:N/A:N/I:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
3.1CVSS 3.0LowCVSS:3.0/S:U/PR:N/AC:H/C:L/UI:R/AV:N/A:N/I:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U1.61.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

3.1Low
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29769Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/S:U/PR:N/AC:H/C:L/UI:R/AV:N/A:N/I:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMi2 Analyze4.3.0, 4.3.1, 4.3.2Listed
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CWE details

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