How severe is CVE-2021-29719?

CVE-2021-29719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29719 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29719?

CVE-2021-29719 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29719?

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

When was CVE-2021-29719 published?

CVE-2021-29719 was published on 2021-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29719

CVE-2021-29719 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2021-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 could be vulnerable to client side vulnerabilties due to a web response specifying an incorrect content type. IBM X-Force ID: 201091

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29719?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 and 11.2.0 could be vulnerable to client side vulnerabilties due to a web response specifying an incorrect content type. IBM X-Force ID: 201091
How severe is CVE-2021-29719?: CVE-2021-29719 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29719 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29719?: CVE-2021-29719 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29719?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29719 published?: CVE-2021-29719 was published on 2021-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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