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CVE-2019-4342: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting.

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 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: 161421.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-4342 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting issue in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1. A logged-in user could place JavaScript into the web interface, changing what another trusted session sees and potentially exposing credentials.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate priority. It is not described as actively exploited, but Cognos often contains sensitive analytics and business data. Prioritize remediation where many users can access the web UI or where credential exposure would affect privileged systems.

Technical view

The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. The source description identifies arbitrary JavaScript embedding in the Cognos Analytics Web UI.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 deployments, especially web UI access available to many internal, partner, or customer users. NetApp also published an advisory, so environments using NetApp products should check that advisory for vendor-specific exposure.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires low privileges and user interaction, so risk rises where untrusted or semi-trusted users can access Cognos and where sessions expose sensitive business data.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports XSS in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 only. The bundle does not provide detailed vulnerable parameters, fixed versions, or proof of active exploitation. Avoid broad product assumptions and validate remediation directly from IBM and NetApp advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory 1073530 and apply IBM-recommended remediation for Cognos Analytics 11.0 or 11.1.
  • Check the IBM X-Force entry for vendor severity and remediation status.
  • If NetApp products are present, review NTAP-20191009-0001 for affected configurations.
  • Limit Cognos Web UI access to trusted users until remediation is confirmed.
  • Reinforce session protections and phishing-resistant authentication where Cognos handles sensitive data.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Cognos Analytics versions and identify any 11.0 or 11.1 deployments.
  • Confirm whether Cognos Web UI is reachable by broad internal, partner, or external users.
  • Verify remediation status against IBM advisory 1073530, not inferred version assumptions.
  • Review access logs and security monitoring for unusual Cognos UI activity.
  • Check whether NetApp advisory scope applies to any deployed NetApp products.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.4CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/S:C/I:L/PR:L/C:L/UI:R/A:N/RC:C/E:H/RL:O2.32.7Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.4Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4342Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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