How severe is CVE-2021-39009?

CVE-2021-39009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39009?

CVE-2021-39009 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-2021-39009?

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

When was CVE-2021-39009 published?

CVE-2021-39009 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39009

CVE-2021-39009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2022-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 213554.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39009?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 213554.
How severe is CVE-2021-39009?: CVE-2021-39009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39009?: CVE-2021-39009 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-2021-39009?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39009 published?: CVE-2021-39009 was published on 2022-09-01 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:11.1.7:fixpack4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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