How severe is CVE-2021-39081?

CVE-2021-39081 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-2021-39081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39081?

CVE-2021-39081 affects Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39081?

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

Does CVE-2021-39081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-39081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-25518.

When was CVE-2021-39081 published?

CVE-2021-39081 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39081

CVE-2021-39081 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile 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% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-25518
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile
Published: 2024-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android 1.1.14 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39081?: IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android 1.1.14 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2021-39081?: CVE-2021-39081 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-2021-39081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39081?: CVE-2021-39081 affects Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-39081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-39081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-25518.
When was CVE-2021-39081 published?: CVE-2021-39081 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6555140

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics_mobile:1.1.14:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile

CVE-2025-36106 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile (iOS) 1.1.0 through 1.1.22 could allow malicious actors to view and modify information…
CVE-2021-39080 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): Due to weak obfuscation, IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android application prior to version 1.1.14 , an attacker…
CVE-2025-36062 — Medium (CVSS 5.9): IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile (iOS) 1.1.0 through 1.1.22 could be vulnerable to information exposure due to the use of…
CVE-2025-36107 — Medium (CVSS 5.9): IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile (iOS) 1.1.0 through 1.1.22 could allow malicious actors to obtain sensitive information due…
CVE-2021-39079 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile for Android applications prior to version 1.1.14 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.…
CVE-2025-36057 — Medium (CVSS 5.2): IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile (iOS) 1.1.0 through 1.1.22 is vulnerable to authentication bypass by using the Local…

All CVEs affecting Ibm Cognos Analytics Mobile →

Other CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-4378 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Ataturk University…
CVE-2025-47419 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Crestron Automate VX allows Sniffing Network…
CVE-2026-48902 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't…
CVE-2025-34271 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R2.0.2 contain a vulnerability in the cluster manager component when…
CVE-2025-32880 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue was discovered on COROS PACE 3 devices through 3.0808.0. It implements a function to connect the watch to a…
CVE-2025-26199 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CloudClassroom-PHP-Project v1.0 is affected by an insecure credential transmission vulnerability. The application…

Browse all CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) vulnerabilities →