7.5
CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-41777: IBM Cognos Controller hard coded credentials

First published: Tue Dec 03 2024(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Cognos Controller<=11.0.0 - 11.0.1
IBM Cognos Controller=11.0.0
IBM Cognos Controller=11.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-41777?

    CVE-2024-41777 has a medium severity rating due to the presence of hard-coded credentials in IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-41777?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-41777, upgrade IBM Cognos Controller to the latest version where the hard-coded credentials issue has been resolved.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2024-41777?

    CVE-2024-41777 affects IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 and 11.0.1.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-41777?

    The risks associated with CVE-2024-41777 include unauthorized access and potential data exposure due to the use of hard-coded credentials.

  • Is CVE-2024-41777 being actively exploited?

    There are currently no reports indicating that CVE-2024-41777 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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