CVE-2021-29679 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.1.7 and 11.2.0, as well as related NetApp products. This flaw, rated 8.8 HIGH on the CVSS scale, allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input that can be interpreted as a server-side include directive. While the vulnerability carries a high risk of complete compromise (confidentiality, integrity, and availability), there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
11.1.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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