CVE-2024-40703: cognos analytics Credential Exposure

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, and IBM Cognos Analytics Reports for iOS 11.0.0.7 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information in the form of an API key. An attacker could use this information to launch further attacks against affected applications.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	cognos_analytics	11.2.0 — 11.2.3
ibm	cognos_analytics	12.0.0 — 12.0.3
ibm	cognos_analytics	All
ibm	cognos_analytics	All
ibm	cognos_analytics	All
ibm	cognos_analytics_reports	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7160700 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7168038

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-40703? +

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, and IBM Cognos Analytics Reports for iOS 11.0.0.7 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information in the form of an API key. An attacker could use this information to launch further attacks against affected applications. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-40703? +

CVE-2024-40703 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-40703? +

CVE-2024-40703 affects products from ibm, specifically: cognos_analytics, cognos_analytics_reports. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-40703? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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