How severe is CVE-2021-38904?

CVE-2021-38904 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-38904 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-38904?

CVE-2021-38904 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38904?

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

When was CVE-2021-38904 published?

CVE-2021-38904 was published on 2022-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-38904

CVE-2021-38904 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2022-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain credentials from a user's browser via incorrect autocomplete settings. IBM X-Force ID: 209693.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38904?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 could allow a remote attacker to obtain credentials from a user's browser via incorrect autocomplete settings. IBM X-Force ID: 209693.
How severe is CVE-2021-38904?: CVE-2021-38904 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-38904 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38904?: CVE-2021-38904 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38904?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-38904 published?: CVE-2021-38904 was published on 2022-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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