What is the severity of CVE-2025-0823?

CVE-2025-0823 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized directory traversal in IBM Cognos Analytics.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0823?

To remediate CVE-2025-0823, apply the relevant patches provided by IBM for Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4.

Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2025-0823?

IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-0823.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-0823?

CVE-2025-0823 can be exploited through a remote directory traversal attack using crafted URL requests with 'dot dot' sequences.

What should I do if my organization is using a vulnerable version related to CVE-2025-0823?

If your organization is using a vulnerable version of IBM Cognos Analytics, you should immediately apply the security patches and consult IBM's support documentation for additional guidance.

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CVE-2025-0823

medium

6.5

CWE

27/2/2025

28/2/2025

CVE-2025-0823: IBM MQ path traversal

First published: Thu Feb 27 2025(Updated: )

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Analytics	<=12.0.0-12.0.4
IBM Cognos Analytics	<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP5

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183676 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7183676

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0823?
CVE-2025-0823 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized directory traversal in IBM Cognos Analytics.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0823?
To remediate CVE-2025-0823, apply the relevant patches provided by IBM for Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4.
Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2025-0823?
IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4 are vulnerable to CVE-2025-0823.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-0823?
CVE-2025-0823 can be exploited through a remote directory traversal attack using crafted URL requests with 'dot dot' sequences.
What should I do if my organization is using a vulnerable version related to CVE-2025-0823?
If your organization is using a vulnerable version of IBM Cognos Analytics, you should immediately apply the security patches and consult IBM's support documentation for additional guidance.

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