CVE-2018-1413: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 has a cross-site scripting issue that could let JavaScript run inside the product’s web interface. In business terms, a trusted user session could be manipulated, with possible credential disclosure. The provided sources do not include CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 remains accessible to users through a browser. Internet-facing analytics portals, shared reporting environments, and legacy deployments deserve priority review. The provided evidence does not identify other affected IBM versions. Treat this as a moderate legacy application risk. It is not listed in KEV and no active exploitation is cited, but the potential credential exposure inside trusted analytics sessions makes remaining Cognos 11.0 deployments worth prompt validation and vendor-guided remediation. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg22016039 and apply vendor-recommended remediation.; Confirm whether any Cognos Analytics 11.0 systems remain in production.; Restrict Cognos access to trusted networks and authenticated users where feasible..

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Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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