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CVE-2021-39045: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 could allow a local attacker to obtain information due to t...

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 could allow a local attacker to obtain information due to the autocomplete feature on password input fields. IBM X-Force ID: 214345.

MediumCVSS 6.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

Some IBM Cognos Analytics versions could expose saved password information because password fields allow browser autocomplete. The issue requires local access, so risk is highest on shared, unmanaged, or compromised workstations. It can disclose sensitive credentials but does not directly change data or disrupt service.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted confidentiality risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation where Cognos users handle sensitive data or sign in from shared systems.

Technical view

CVE-2021-39045 affects IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1. IBM describes local information disclosure tied to autocomplete on password input fields. CVSS 3.0 is 6.2 with high confidentiality impact, local attack vector, low complexity, and no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Organizations running the listed IBM Cognos Analytics versions are potentially exposed, especially where users access Cognos from shared endpoints, kiosk-like systems, or machines with weak local controls.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. Exploitation is described as local, and the stated impact is information disclosure through password-field autocomplete behavior.

Researcher notes

No CWE or CPE data was supplied in the bundle. Match by product and version rather than CPE-only logic. The IBM X-Force ID is 214345; NetApp also references the advisory.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6615285 for the official remediation and fixed-version guidance.
  • Prioritize upgrade or vendor-directed remediation for affected Cognos Analytics versions.
  • Reduce shared workstation use for Cognos until remediation is confirmed.
  • Review browser password-saving and autocomplete policies for Cognos access paths.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Cognos Analytics deployments and confirm exact versions.
  • Flag versions 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 for remediation review.
  • Verify whether IBM's advisory remediation has been applied.
  • Confirm endpoint/browser policy prevents password autocomplete where required.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

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0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.2CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:H/AV:L/AC:L/I:N/S:U/A:N/UI:N/PR:N/RC:C/E:U/RL:O2.53.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.2Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39045Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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
IBMCognos Analytics11.2.0, 11.1.7, 11.2.1Listed
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