CVE-2023-40695: IBM Cognos Controller session fixation

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 264938.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Cognos Controller=10.4.1
IBM Cognos Controller=10.4.2
IBM Cognos Controller=11.0.0

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40695?

CVE-2023-40695 has a medium severity rating due to its impact on session management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40695?

To fix CVE-2023-40695, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of IBM Cognos Controller where session invalidation is properly implemented.

3

What are the affected versions of CVE-2023-40695?

CVE-2023-40695 affects IBM Cognos Controller versions 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-40695?

The impact of CVE-2023-40695 is that it allows an authenticated user to potentially impersonate another user due to session management flaws.

5

Is CVE-2023-40695 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2023-40695 is primarily a server-side vulnerability affecting session handling after user logout.

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