Local Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM Cognos Command Center by IBM
CVE-2025-1994

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Cognos Command Center
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-1994?

A vulnerability in IBM Cognos Command Center allows local users to execute arbitrary code on the system. This security risk arises from the unsafe use of the BinaryFormatter function, which does not adequately validate the data being processed. As a result, attackers with local access could manipulate program behavior or gain unauthorized privileges.

Affected Version(s)

Cognos Command Center 10.2.4.1

Cognos Command Center 10.2.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7242159
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-1994 : Local Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM Cognos Command Center by IBM