IBM Cognos Controller Session Invalidation Vulnerability

CVE-2023-40695

What is CVE-2023-40695?

A session management vulnerability exists in IBM Cognos Controller that compromises user session integrity. Specifically, the product fails to properly invalidate user sessions after logout, allowing an authenticated user to potentially impersonate another user still active in the system. This oversight poses a significant risk as it could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, manipulation of data, and compromised user identities. Organizations utilizing vulnerable versions should prioritize implementing fixes to enhance their security posture.

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