What is the severity of CVE-2019-4178?

CVE-2019-4178 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4178?

To fix CVE-2019-4178, upgrade IBM Cognos Analytics to version 11.0.13 or later.

What type of attack does CVE-2019-4178 enable?

CVE-2019-4178 enables a remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks.

Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2019-4178?

CVE-2019-4178 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions from 11.0.0.0 to 11.0.13.0.

Can CVE-2019-4178 allow data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2019-4178 can allow an attacker to view arbitrary files, potentially exposing sensitive data.

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CVE-2019-4178

critical

9.1

CWE

15/4/2019

21/11/2024

CVE-2019-4178: Path Traversal

First published: Mon Apr 15 2019(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to write or view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158919.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics	>=11.0.0.0<=11.0.13.0
	>=11.0.0.0<=11.0.13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4178?
CVE-2019-4178 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4178?
To fix CVE-2019-4178, upgrade IBM Cognos Analytics to version 11.0.13 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2019-4178 enable?
CVE-2019-4178 enables a remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks.
Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2019-4178?
CVE-2019-4178 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions from 11.0.0.0 to 11.0.13.0.
Can CVE-2019-4178 allow data exposure?
Yes, CVE-2019-4178 can allow an attacker to view arbitrary files, potentially exposing sensitive data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4178?
CVE-2019-4178 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for unauthorized access to sensitive files.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4178?
To fix CVE-2019-4178, upgrade IBM Cognos Analytics to version 11.0.13 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2019-4178 enable?
CVE-2019-4178 enables a remote attacker to conduct directory traversal attacks.
Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2019-4178?
CVE-2019-4178 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions from 11.0.0.0 to 11.0.13.0.
Can CVE-2019-4178 allow data exposure?
Yes, CVE-2019-4178 can allow an attacker to view arbitrary files, potentially exposing sensitive data.