Cross-Site Scripting in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence & Analytics
CVE-2016-0218

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM Corporation
Status
Cognos Business Intelligence
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 February 2017

What is CVE-2016-0218?

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability. This issue arises from improper validation of user-supplied input, allowing remote attackers to exploit it using specially-crafted URLs. By clicking the malicious link, a victim can unwittingly execute scripts in their web browser within the security context of the hosting website. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to extract cookie-based authentication credentials, posing significant security risks to users.

Affected Version(s)

Cognos Business Intelligence 10

Cognos Business Intelligence 8.3.0

Cognos Business Intelligence 8.4.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95456
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996417
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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