Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics by IBM
CVE-2024-56340

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Cognos Analytics
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 February 2025

Summary

IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 to 11.2.4 FP5 are susceptible to a local file inclusion vulnerability. This security flaw allows attackers to exploit the deficon parameter by injecting path traversal payloads, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive files on the system.

Affected Version(s)

Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 <= 11.2.4 FP5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183676
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mario Tesoro
.