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CVE-2019-4178: IBM Cognos Analytics 11 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system.

IBM Cognos Analytics 11 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to write or view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158919.

MediumCVSS 6.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM Cognos Analytics 11 has a directory traversal flaw that could let a remote, low-privileged attacker view or write arbitrary files. The CVSS score is medium, but file write impact can be operationally serious on exposed analytics systems. Organizations running IBM Cognos Analytics 11 are the primary exposure. Risk is higher where Cognos is reachable from untrusted networks or where low-privileged application accounts exist. The source bundle provides no CPEs or complete downstream affected-product details. Treat as a moderate-priority enterprise application fix. Prioritize externally reachable Cognos systems and systems handling sensitive reporting data, because arbitrary file write can raise business impact beyond the base score. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory ibm10879079 for the vendor-supported fix or workaround.; Apply only IBM-supported remediation after confirming Cognos Analytics 11 exposure.; Restrict Cognos access to trusted networks and authenticated users..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/I:H/C:L/UI:N/AC:H/PR:L/A:L/S:U/AV:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.64.7Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

6.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4178Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/I:H/C:L/UI:N/AC:H/PR:L/A:L/S:U/AV:N/E:U/RL:O/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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IBMCognos Analytics11Listed
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