Hard Coded Database Passwords in IBM Cognos Controller and IBM Controller Applications
CVE-2024-52902

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2024-52902?

The IBM Cognos Controller and IBM Controller client applications contain hard coded database passwords within their source code. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it may allow malicious users to gain unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to data breaches or further exploitation. Organizations using the affected versions should prioritize assessing their security posture and apply necessary updates to mitigate this risk.

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:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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