CVE-2014-0861: XSS

Published Feb 22, 2014
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the server in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) 8.4.1, 10.1 before IF6, 10.1.1 before IF5, 10.2 before IF7, 10.2.1 before IF4, and 10.2.1.1 before IF4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an unspecified parameter that is not properly handled during use of the Back button.

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence=8.4.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence=10.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence=10.1.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence=10.2
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence=10.2.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence=10.2.1.1

Event History

Feb 22, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0861?

CVE-2014-0861 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0861?

To mitigate CVE-2014-0861, upgrade IBM Cognos Business Intelligence to a version that includes the security fixes, specifically versions 10.1 IF6, 10.1.1 IF5, 10.2 IF7, and 10.2.1 IF4 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2014-0861?

CVE-2014-0861 affects IBM Cognos Business Intelligence versions 8.4.1, 10.1, 10.1.1, 10.2, 10.2.1, and 10.2.1.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-0861?

CVE-2014-0861 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

Can CVE-2014-0861 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-0861 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user's session.

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