Directory Traversal Vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics
CVE-2025-0823

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Cognos Analytics
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 February 2025

What is CVE-2025-0823?

IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4 are susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability. This issue allows remote attackers to exploit specially crafted URL requests containing 'dot dot' sequences (/../), thereby gaining unauthorized access to system files. Successful exploitation may enable attackers to view arbitrary files on the host, leading to potential data exposure and security breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 <= 11.2.4 FP5

Cognos Analytics 12.0.0 <= 12.0.4

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

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CVE-2025-0823 : Directory Traversal Vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics