CVE-2025-1994: IBM Cognos Command Center code execution

Published Aug 26, 2025
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Updated

IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5

could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the BinaryFormatter function.

Other sources

IBM Cognos Command Center could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the BinaryFormatter function.

— IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Cognos Command Center>=10.2.4.1<=10.2.5
IBM Cognos Command Center<=10.2.4.1
IBM Cognos Command Center<=10.2.5
IBM Cognos Command Center=10.2.4.1
IBM Cognos Command Center=10.2.5

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading. Affected Product(s)VersionFixIBM Cognos Command Center10.2.5 IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.5 FP1 IF1 available for download from Fix Central https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239167 IBM Cognos Command Center10.2.4.1 IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.5 FP1 IF1 available for download from Fix Central https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239167

Event History

Aug 26, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1994?

CVE-2025-1994 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1994?

To fix CVE-2025-1994, upgrade IBM Cognos Command Center to version 10.2.5 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1994?

Users of IBM Cognos Command Center versions 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5 are affected by CVE-2025-1994.

4

What vulnerabilities does CVE-2025-1994 exploit?

CVE-2025-1994 exploits the unsafe use of the BinaryFormatter function, allowing arbitrary code execution.

5

When was CVE-2025-1994 reported?

CVE-2025-1994 was officially identified and added to the CVE database in 2025.

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