CVE-2014-0854: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-0854: The server in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) 8.4.1, 10.1 before IF6, 10.1.1 before IF5, 10.2 before...

The server in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) 8.4.1, 10.1 before IF6, 10.1.1 before IF5, 10.2 before IF7, 10.2.1 before IF4, and 10.2.1.1 before IF4 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 09:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-0854 is an authenticated arbitrary file read issue in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence caused by XML External Entity processing. A logged-in remote user could craft XML that makes the server disclose files it can access. This matters most for legacy Cognos deployments containing reports, configuration, or credentials. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running affected IBM Cognos BI 8.4.1 or 10.x versions, especially internet-accessible or broadly internally accessible deployments. Treat as high priority where affected Cognos is still in use. The vulnerability requires authentication, but file disclosure from a BI server can expose sensitive business data or credentials. Unsupported legacy deployments should be remediated or retired. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Cognos BI versions and Interim Fix levels.; Apply IBM fixes at or beyond the fixed levels named for your release.; Restrict Cognos access to trusted authenticated users and networks..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 22, 2014, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ibm-cognos-cve20140854-xxe(90794)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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