What is the severity of CVE-2024-25042?

CVE-2024-25042 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential for exploitation via Cross Site Scripting (XSS).

How do I fix CVE-2024-25042?

You can fix CVE-2024-25042 by applying the latest patches provided by IBM for Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.3.

What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2024-25042?

CVE-2024-25042 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 to 11.2.4 and 12.0.0 to 12.0.3.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-25042?

CVE-2024-25042 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious commands.

Who can be impacted by CVE-2024-25042?

Users and organizations utilizing vulnerable versions of IBM Cognos Analytics may be impacted by CVE-2024-25042.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-25042

medium

6.1

CWE

18/12/2024

10/1/2025

CVE-2024-25042: IBM Cognos Analytics cross-site scripting

First published: Wed Dec 18 2024(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.3 is potentially vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). A remote attacker could execute malicious commands due to improper validation of column headings in Cognos Explorations.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics	<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics	<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP3
IBM Cognos Analytics	>=11.2.0<=11.2.4
IBM Cognos Analytics	>=12.0.0<=12.0.3

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173592 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7173592

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25042?
CVE-2024-25042 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential for exploitation via Cross Site Scripting (XSS).
How do I fix CVE-2024-25042?
You can fix CVE-2024-25042 by applying the latest patches provided by IBM for Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.3.
What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2024-25042?
CVE-2024-25042 affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 to 11.2.4 and 12.0.0 to 12.0.3.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-25042?
CVE-2024-25042 is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute malicious commands.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2024-25042?
Users and organizations utilizing vulnerable versions of IBM Cognos Analytics may be impacted by CVE-2024-25042.

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