How severe is CVE-2021-39079?

CVE-2021-39079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39079?

CVE-2021-39079 affects Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39079?

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

When was CVE-2021-39079 published?

CVE-2021-39079 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39079

CVE-2021-39079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile
Published: 2022-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android applications prior to version 1.1.14 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 215592.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39079?: IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android applications prior to version 1.1.14 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 215592.
How severe is CVE-2021-39079?: CVE-2021-39079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39079?: CVE-2021-39079 affects Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39079 published?: CVE-2021-39079 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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