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CVE-2019-4139: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0, 11.1.0, and 11.1.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0, 11.1.0, and 11.1.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 158335.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0, 11.1.0, and 11.1.1 have a cross-site scripting flaw. A logged-in user could place JavaScript into the web interface, potentially exposing credentials or changing what another trusted session sees. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0, 11.1.0, or 11.1.1. Risk is higher where many users can create or edit UI content viewed by other authenticated users. Treat as a near-term remediation item, not an emergency. The main business risk is credential exposure inside trusted Cognos sessions, especially in shared analytics environments with broad user editing rights. Mitigation focus: Check IBM advisory for fixed levels or supported remediation.; Prioritize upgrade or vendor-supported fix for affected Cognos versions.; Restrict content-editing privileges to trusted users until remediated..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/PR:L/AC:L/A:N/I:L/C:L/UI:R/S:C/RL:O/E:H/RC:C

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/PR:L/AC:L/A:N/I:L/C:L/UI:R/S:C/RL:O/E:H/RC:C2.32.7Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4139Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/PR:L/AC:L/A:N/I:L/C:L/UI:R/S:C/RL:O/E:H/RC:C

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMCognos Analytics11.0, 11.1.0, 11.1.1Listed
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