CVE-2020-4876: XEE

Published Jan 20, 2022
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Updated

IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.0, 10.4.1, and 10.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 190839.

Other sources

IBM Cognos Controller is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.2<=IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.2
IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1<=IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1
IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.0<=IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.0
IBM Cognos Controller=10.4.0
IBM Cognos Controller=10.4.1
IBM Cognos Controller=10.4.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 20, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Jan 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-4876?

CVE-2020-4876 is a vulnerability in IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.0, 10.4.1, and 10.4.2 that allows for an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack.

2

How does CVE-2020-4876 affect IBM Cognos Controller?

CVE-2020-4876 affects IBM Cognos Controller versions 10.4.0, 10.4.1, and 10.4.2 by enabling a remote attacker to perform an XXE attack, potentially exposing sensitive information or consuming memory resources.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-4876?

CVE-2020-4876 has a severity rating of 8.2, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-4876?

To fix CVE-2020-4876, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of IBM Cognos Controller that is not affected by this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4876?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-4876 at the following references: [link1] [link2]

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