CVE-2021-20455

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.7

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-209 CWE-209

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	cognos_controller	11.0.0 — 11.0.1
ibm	controller	All
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7179163

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20455? +

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2021-20455? +

CVE-2021-20455 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20455? +

CVE-2021-20455 affects products from ibm, microsoft, specifically: cognos_controller, controller, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-20455? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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