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CVE-2019-4334: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could reveal sensitive information to an authenticated user that could b...

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could reveal sensitive information to an authenticated user that could be used in future attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 161271.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4334 is a medium-severity information disclosure issue in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1. An authenticated user could reveal sensitive information that may help plan later attacks. It is not described as direct system takeover, but it matters where Cognos holds business, reporting, or identity-related data.

Executive priority

Handle through normal vulnerability management unless Cognos contains highly sensitive data or is internet-accessible. Prioritize affected 11.0 and 11.1 systems, confirm IBM guidance, and reduce unnecessary authenticated access while remediation is planned.

Technical view

The issue affects IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 4.3, with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact. Public details do not describe the exposed data type or exact vulnerable component.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations running IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 or 11.1, especially where authenticated users have broad access or Cognos is reachable over the network. Unauthenticated exposure is not supported by the provided sources.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated user. The main risk is sensitive information leakage that could support follow-on activity against the Cognos environment.

Researcher notes

Public evidence is limited. The sources confirm affected versions, information disclosure impact, and CVSS characteristics, but do not provide component-level details, exposed data categories, exploit indicators, or a named fix level in the supplied bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory IBM Cognos Analytics deployments and identify versions 11.0 or 11.1.
  • Review IBM advisory 1074144 and X-Force 161271 for official remediation guidance.
  • Apply vendor-recommended updates or fixes where applicable.
  • Restrict Cognos access to trusted users and networks.
  • Review user permissions for unnecessary access to sensitive reports or administration areas.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Cognos Analytics versions across production and non-production systems.
  • Compare current fix levels against IBM advisory guidance.
  • Check whether Cognos is externally reachable or broadly accessible internally.
  • Review logs for unusual authenticated access to sensitive Cognos areas.
  • Test with authorized low-privilege accounts for unintended sensitive information exposure.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:L/A:N/S:U/AC:L/AV:N/PR:L/UI:N/I:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4334Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:L/A:N/S:U/AC:L/AV:N/PR:L/UI:N/I: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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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMCognos Analytics11.0, 11.1Listed
Weakness

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