#VU89100 Security features bypass in IBM Cognos Analytics - CVE-2024-25047

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89100

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25047

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Cognos Analytics
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitizing of user provided data. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger the vulnerability and modify data on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cognos Analytics: before 11.2.4

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149874

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.