How severe is CVE-2021-29892?

CVE-2021-29892 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29892 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29892?

CVE-2021-29892 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29892?

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

Does CVE-2021-29892 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-29892 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-16366.

When was CVE-2021-29892 published?

CVE-2021-29892 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29892

CVE-2021-29892 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-16366
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2024-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29892?: IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
How severe is CVE-2021-29892?: CVE-2021-29892 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29892 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29892?: CVE-2021-29892 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29892?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-29892 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-29892 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-16366.
When was CVE-2021-29892 published?: CVE-2021-29892 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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