CVE-2025-2697: IBM Cognos Command Center HTTP Open Redirect

Published Aug 26, 2025
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Updated

IBM Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5

could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

Other sources

IBM Cognos Command Center could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

— 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·04:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:47 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-2025-2697?

CVE-2025-2697 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to facilitate phishing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-2697?

To mitigate CVE-2025-2697, upgrade to IBM Cognos Command Center version 10.2.6 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2025-2697 be exploited for?

CVE-2025-2697 can be exploited to conduct phishing attacks through open redirect vulnerabilities.

4

Which versions of IBM Cognos Command Center are affected by CVE-2025-2697?

CVE-2025-2697 affects IBM Cognos Command Center versions 10.2.4.1 and 10.2.5.

5

Who can be targeted by vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-2697?

Victims targeted by vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-2697 may include users who unknowingly visit crafted websites in phishing attempts.

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