What is the severity of CVE-2017-1486?

The severity of CVE-2017-1486 is considered high due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1486?

To fix CVE-2017-1486, update to the latest version of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence that resolves this vulnerability.

What types of attacks does CVE-2017-1486 enable?

CVE-2017-1486 enables cross-site scripting attacks which can lead to arbitrary JavaScript execution and potential credential disclosure.

Which versions of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence are affected by CVE-2017-1486?

CVE-2017-1486 affects IBM Cognos Business Intelligence versions 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2.

Is user input vulnerable in CVE-2017-1486?

Yes, user input is vulnerable in CVE-2017-1486, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into the web UI.

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CVE-2017-1486

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6.1

CWE

23/4/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-1486: XSS

First published: Mon Apr 23 2018(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2 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: 128624.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.2
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.2.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.2.1.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1486?
The severity of CVE-2017-1486 is considered high due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1486?
To fix CVE-2017-1486, update to the latest version of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence that resolves this vulnerability.
What types of attacks does CVE-2017-1486 enable?
CVE-2017-1486 enables cross-site scripting attacks which can lead to arbitrary JavaScript execution and potential credential disclosure.
Which versions of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence are affected by CVE-2017-1486?
CVE-2017-1486 affects IBM Cognos Business Intelligence versions 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2.
Is user input vulnerable in CVE-2017-1486?
Yes, user input is vulnerable in CVE-2017-1486, allowing attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into the web UI.

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