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CVE-2021-39080: Due to weak obfuscation, IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android application prior to version 1.1.14 , an a...

Due to weak obfuscation, IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android application prior to version 1.1.14 , an attacker could be able to reverse engineer the codebase to gain knowledge about the programming technique, interface, class definitions, algorithms and functions used. IBM X-Force ID: 215593.

MediumCVSS 4.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This issue affects IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android before version 1.1.14. The app’s code was not strongly protected against reverse engineering, which could expose internal design details. This is not a direct data breach, but it can help attackers understand how the app works and support later attacks.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate mobile hardening issue. It should be remediated through normal patch management, faster where Cognos access exposes sensitive business reporting or analytics data.

Technical view

IBM describes weak obfuscation in Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android prior to 1.1.14. An attacker could reverse engineer the codebase to learn programming techniques, interfaces, class definitions, algorithms, and functions. CVSS 3.0 is 4.8 with low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact, high complexity, and no required privileges or user interaction.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to organizations with IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android versions earlier than 1.1.14 deployed to users or managed devices.

Exploitation context

The provided bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and KEV is marked false. The issue is primarily information disclosure through reverse engineering, not a public remote compromise path.

Researcher notes

The sources do not list a CWE or detailed exploit method. Analysis should stay focused on version exposure, app package provenance, and whether reverse-engineered implementation details could weaken related controls.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android to version 1.1.14 or later.
  • Check IBM’s advisory and X-Force entry for current vendor guidance.
  • Use MDM controls to block outdated Android app versions.
  • Prioritize users with access to sensitive Cognos Analytics environments.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory installed IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile Android versions across managed devices.
  • Confirm no deployed device is running a version earlier than 1.1.14.
  • Review mobile app store or MDM deployment history for stale packages.
  • Document whether Cognos mobile access is allowed for high-risk user groups.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
4.8CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:L/S:U/AV:N/UI:N/PR:N/AC:H/A:N/C:L/RL:O/E:U/RC:C2.22.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.8Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-39080Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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 Analytics Mobile1.1Listed
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