CVE-2024-41777: cognos controller — Fix

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	cognos_controller	All
ibm	cognos_controller	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41777? +

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-41777? +

CVE-2024-41777 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41777? +

CVE-2024-41777 affects products from ibm, specifically: cognos_controller. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41777? +

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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