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CVE-2019-4653: 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: 170964.

MediumCVSS 5.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 has a cross-site scripting flaw that can let a user place JavaScript into the web interface. In a trusted session, that script could change page behavior and potentially expose credentials. The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation in the next normal patch cycle, sooner for exposed or high-value Cognos deployments. This is not described as a critical outage risk, but credential disclosure inside trusted sessions can create business impact beyond the Cognos application.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4653 is an IBM Cognos Analytics XSS vulnerability. CVSS 3.0 is 5.4 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact. Availability is not impacted. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 170964.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited by the provided bundle to IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0 and 11.1. Deployments with many users, external access, or sensitive reporting data deserve faster review because the impact centers on trusted web sessions and possible credential disclosure.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires a low-privileged user and user interaction. The source bundle does not provide exploit steps, public exploitation evidence, or KEV status. Treat exploit maturity as source-reported, but do not assume active exploitation without fresh vendor or threat-intelligence confirmation.

Researcher notes

The bundle supports IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 as affected, XSS as the class, and IBM X-Force ID 170964. CWE is not assigned in the supplied data. Patch specifics are not included here, so remediation should follow IBM’s referenced advisory rather than inferred fixes.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 instances.
  • Review IBM advisory 6451705 for vendor-approved fixes or mitigations.
  • Apply IBM-supported updates or configuration changes from the advisory.
  • Restrict Cognos access to trusted users and networks where practical.
  • Review NetApp advisory if Cognos is present in affected NetApp-supported environments.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Cognos Analytics versions against the affected 11.0 and 11.1 range.
  • Verify remediation status using IBM advisory 6451705 and internal patch records.
  • Check whether Cognos is externally reachable or broadly available to users.
  • Review application logs for unusual script injection indicators without attempting exploitation.
  • Confirm security monitoring covers suspicious web UI changes and credential-access signals.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.

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

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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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/UI:R/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/S:C/I:L/C:L/PR:L/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-2019-4653Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:R/AV:N/AC:L/A:N/S:C/I:L/C:L/PR:L/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

CWE details

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