CVE-2020-4561: Critical severity ibm cognos analytics vulnerability

Published May 31, 2021

Updated

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 DQM API allows submitting of all control requests in unauthenticated sessions. This allows a remote attacker who can access a valid CA endpoint to read and write files to the Cognos Analytics system. IBM X-Force ID: 183903.

Affected Software

3 affected components

IBM Cognos Analytics=11.0.0

IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.0

NetApp OnCommand Insight

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6451705

Event History

May 31, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:10 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:10 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4561.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4561?

CVE-2020-4561 has a severity level of critical.

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-4561?

The affected software for CVE-2020-4561 includes IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-4561?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4561 by accessing a valid CA endpoint and submitting control requests in unauthenticated sessions, allowing them to read and write files to the Cognos Analytics system.

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2020-4561?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2020-4561. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.