CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-4139: XSS

First published: Wed May 29 2019(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0, 11.1.0, and 11.1.1 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: 158335.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.0
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-4139?

    CVE-2019-4139 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting and credential disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-4139?

    To resolve CVE-2019-4139, upgrade IBM Cognos Analytics to the latest version that includes security patches.

  • What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2019-4139?

    CVE-2019-4139 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0.0, 11.1.0, and 11.1.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-4139?

    CVE-2019-4139 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the embedding of arbitrary JavaScript code.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2019-4139?

    Exploitation of CVE-2019-4139 could lead to unauthorized access to user credentials within a trusted session.

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