CVE-2023-25929: IBM Cognos Analytics cross-site scripting

Published Jul 19, 2023
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Updated

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IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1 and 11.2 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: 247861.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.1.0<11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack1
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack2
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack3
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack4
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack5
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack6
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.2.4-fixpack1
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.2.4
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.2.0<11.2.4
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.x
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.1.x

Event History

Jul 19, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-25929.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25929?

The severity of CVE-2023-25929 is medium (5.4).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-25929?

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1 and 11.2 are affected by CVE-2023-25929.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-25929?

You can fix CVE-2023-25929 by applying the appropriate patches provided by IBM. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-25929?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-25929 at the following links: <br>- [IBM X-Force ID: 247861](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247861) <br>- [IBM X-Force ID: 212233](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212233) <br>- [IBM Support Page](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7012621)

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