Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw lets an attacker trick a Cognos BI user into interacting with the search feature so malicious script or HTML runs in that user’s browser. The main business risk is compromised user sessions or misleading content inside a reporting platform. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or active-exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the listed IBM Cognos BI versions or unverified legacy Cognos instances. Risk rises if Cognos is reachable by untrusted users or externally exposed. Handle this as a legacy platform hygiene issue unless Cognos is exposed to untrusted users. Patch or retire affected versions during the next controlled maintenance window, sooner for internet-facing systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Cognos BI deployments and record exact version and interim fix level.; Apply the relevant IBM interim fix level or later for affected versions.; Review the linked IBM support guidance before production rollout..
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- cognos-search-xss(75400)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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