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CVE-2023-28530: IBM Cognos Analytics cross-site scripting

First published: Wed Jul 19 2023(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1 and 11.2 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of SVG Files in Custom Visualizations. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute scripts in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 251214.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.x
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.1.x
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.1.0<11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.2.0<11.2.4
IBM Cognos Analytics=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
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.2.4-fixpack1

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7012621

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-28530?

    The severity of CVE-2023-28530 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

  • How does CVE-2023-28530 affect IBM Cognos Analytics?

    CVE-2023-28530 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.1 and 11.2.

  • What is the vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics?

    The vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics is stored cross-site scripting (XSS) caused by improper validation of SVG Files in Custom Visualizations.

  • How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-28530?

    A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-28530 to execute scripts in a victim's web browser within the security context of the hosting website.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-28530 in IBM Cognos Analytics?

    To fix CVE-2023-28530 in IBM Cognos Analytics, apply the relevant patches provided by IBM.

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