CVE-2019-4136: XSS

Published Jun 17, 2019

Updated

IBM Cognos Controller 10.2.0, 10.2.1, 10.3.0, 10.3.1, and 10.4.0 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: 158332.

Affected Software

5 affected components

IBM Cognos Controller=10.2.0

IBM Cognos Controller=10.2.1

IBM Cognos Controller=10.3.0

IBM Cognos Controller=10.3.1

IBM Cognos Controller=10.4.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10886913

Event History

Jun 17, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:10 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:10 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for IBM Cognos Controller?

The vulnerability ID for IBM Cognos Controller is CVE-2019-4136.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4136?

The severity of CVE-2019-4136 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

What is the affected software version for CVE-2019-4136?

The affected software versions for CVE-2019-4136 are IBM Cognos Controller 10.2.0, 10.2.1, 10.3.0, 10.3.1, and 10.4.0.

What is the impact of CVE-2019-4136?

CVE-2019-4136 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM Cognos Controller, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

How can I fix CVE-2019-4136?

To fix CVE-2019-4136, update to a fixed version of IBM Cognos Controller as recommended by IBM.