MEDIUM
CVE-2021-29824
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 is vulnerable to priviledge escalation where a lower level user could have read access to to the 'Data Connections' page to which they don't have access. IBM X-Force ID: 204468.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-29824 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/204468VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0003/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6570957Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/204468VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220602-0003/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6570957Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-29824
CVSS Score4.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 22, 2022
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-29824 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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