What is the severity of CVE-2017-1485?

CVE-2017-1485 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks that can lead to credential disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1485?

To fix CVE-2017-1485, users should upgrade to the latest version of IBM Cognos Analytics that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2017-1485?

CVE-2017-1485 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.6.

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-1485 facilitate?

CVE-2017-1485 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing arbitrary JavaScript code to be injected into the web interface.

Can CVE-2017-1485 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2017-1485 can lead to data breaches by exposing user credentials through trusted sessions.

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CVE-2017-1485

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25/8/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-1485: XSS

First published: Fri Aug 25 2017(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 128623.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.1
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.2
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.4
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.5
IBM Cognos Analytics	=11.0.6

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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007242

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1485?
CVE-2017-1485 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks that can lead to credential disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1485?
To fix CVE-2017-1485, users should upgrade to the latest version of IBM Cognos Analytics that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2017-1485?
CVE-2017-1485 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.6.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-1485 facilitate?
CVE-2017-1485 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing arbitrary JavaScript code to be injected into the web interface.
Can CVE-2017-1485 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2017-1485 can lead to data breaches by exposing user credentials through trusted sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1485?
CVE-2017-1485 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks that can lead to credential disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1485?
To fix CVE-2017-1485, users should upgrade to the latest version of IBM Cognos Analytics that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2017-1485?
CVE-2017-1485 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.6.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-1485 facilitate?
CVE-2017-1485 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing arbitrary JavaScript code to be injected into the web interface.
Can CVE-2017-1485 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2017-1485 can lead to data breaches by exposing user credentials through trusted sessions.