CVE-2022-39160: IBM Cognos Analytics cross-site scripting

Published Dec 16, 2022
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Updated

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.1, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 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: 235064.

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IBM Cognos Analytics 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

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.1.0<11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics>=11.2.0<=11.2.3
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack1
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack2
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack3
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack4
IBM Cognos Analytics=11.1.7-fixpack5
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.x
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.1.x

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6841801

Event History

Dec 16, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Dec 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2022-39160?

The vulnerability CVE-2022-39160 refers to a cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics.

2

How does the vulnerability CVE-2022-39160 affect IBM Cognos Analytics?

The vulnerability CVE-2022-39160 allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI of IBM Cognos Analytics, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

3

What is the severity of the vulnerability CVE-2022-39160?

The severity of the vulnerability CVE-2022-39160 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

Which versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by the vulnerability CVE-2022-39160?

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.1, 11.2.0, and 11.1.7 are affected by the vulnerability CVE-2022-39160.

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How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-39160 in IBM Cognos Analytics?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-39160 in IBM Cognos Analytics, apply the patch provided by IBM. For more details, refer to the IBM support page.

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