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CVE-2019-4723: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain credentials from a user's browse...

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain credentials from a user's browser via incorrect autocomplete settings in New Data Server Connection page. IBM X-Force ID: 172129.

MediumCVSS 4.6Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 may expose stored credentials through incorrect browser autocomplete behavior on the New Data Server Connection page. The business risk is credential disclosure, not system takeover. Prioritize environments where administrators or data engineers use Cognos with saved browser credentials.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate credential exposure issue. It deserves timely remediation for Cognos environments handling production data connections, especially administrator workstations, but the sources do not support emergency response claims.

Technical view

The CVE describes an information disclosure flaw in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1. The reported condition is incorrect autocomplete settings, allowing a remote attacker to obtain credentials from a user's browser. The provided CVSS vector rates confidentiality impact high, with no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 deployments using the affected New Data Server Connection workflow. Risk is higher where users store sensitive connection credentials in browsers or shared workstations.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS temporal vector lists exploit maturity as unproven and remediation level as official, but the bundle does not name a specific fixed build.

Researcher notes

Evidence is narrow: affected product versions, autocomplete-related credential disclosure, and IBM X-Force ID 172129. No CWE is listed in the bundle. Avoid expanding scope beyond IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 without vendor evidence.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM's advisory for the official fix or supported upgrade path.
  • Upgrade affected Cognos Analytics 11.0 or 11.1 deployments per vendor guidance.
  • Disable browser credential saving for Cognos administrative workflows where feasible.
  • Review NetApp's advisory if NetApp guidance applies to your deployed stack.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Cognos Analytics versions and flag 11.0 or 11.1 instances.
  • Confirm whether users access the New Data Server Connection page.
  • Review browser and endpoint policies for saved credentials on Cognos workflows.
  • Check vendor advisories for fixed versions and apply-status evidence.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.6 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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
4.6CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/PR:N/C:H/I:N/S:U/AC:L/A:N/UI:N/AV:P/RL:O/E:U/RC:C0.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.6Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4723Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMCognos Analytics11.0, 11.1Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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