XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in IBM Cognos Controller
CVE-2023-47160

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Cognos Controller
Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 February 2025

What is CVE-2023-47160?

This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attacks by exploiting the processing of XML data in IBM Cognos Controller. This could lead to the exposure of sensitive information, as well as excessive consumption of memory resources, creating potential disruptions in service. Proper input validation and sanitization are essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Cognos Controller 11.0.0 <= 11.0.1

Controller 11.1.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183597
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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