How severe is CVE-2021-20461?

CVE-2021-20461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-20461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20461?

CVE-2021-20461 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-20461 published?

CVE-2021-20461 was published on 2021-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20461

CVE-2021-20461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2021-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 10.0 and 11.1 is susceptible to a weakness in the implementation of the System Appearance configuration setting. An attacker could potentially bypass business logic to modify the appearance and behavior of the application. IBM X-Force ID: 196770.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20461?: IBM Cognos Analytics 10.0 and 11.1 is susceptible to a weakness in the implementation of the System Appearance configuration setting. An attacker could potentially bypass business logic to modify the appearance and behavior of the application. IBM X-Force ID: 196770.
How severe is CVE-2021-20461?: CVE-2021-20461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-20461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20461?: CVE-2021-20461 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20461 published?: CVE-2021-20461 was published on 2021-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.13:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.13:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.13:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.13:fixpack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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