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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

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

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-56340
Created by MarioTesoro

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mario Tesoro
.