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CVE-2019-4729: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a det...

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172519.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 can expose sensitive details through overly detailed technical error messages shown in a browser. The issue is not rated as a system-takeover bug, but leaked internal information can help an attacker plan follow-on attacks.

Executive priority

Treat this as a medium-priority information exposure issue. Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible Cognos deployments, especially where Cognos contains sensitive business reporting data.

Technical view

CVE-2019-4729 is an information disclosure issue in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1. The CVSS 3.0 score is 4.3 with network access, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and low confidentiality impact. IBM X-Force tracks it as ID 172519.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 or 11.1 instances reachable by authenticated low-privileged users over the network. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The practical concern is reconnaissance: browser-visible technical errors may reveal information useful for later attacks.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports information disclosure only. The CVSS vector indicates low privileges are required and integrity or availability impact is not claimed. No CWE is listed in the provided bundle, and no exploit details or active exploitation evidence are provided.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 deployments.
  • Review IBM advisory 6193425 and apply the vendor-provided fix guidance.
  • Check NetApp advisory applicability where NetApp-managed environments reference this CVE.
  • Restrict Cognos access to authorized users and trusted networks where feasible.
  • Ensure production error pages do not expose detailed technical diagnostics.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Cognos version and fix level against IBM guidance.
  • Review browser-facing error handling for detailed technical messages.
  • Check recent logs for unusual repeated error-triggering behavior.
  • Document whether any NetApp advisory exposure applies to your environment.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
5

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

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

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2019-4729Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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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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