CVE-2022-43887: IBM Cognos Analytics information disclosure

Published Dec 16, 2022
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Updated

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 could be vulnerable to sensitive information exposure by passing API keys to log files. If these keys contain sensitive information, it could lead to further attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 240450.

Other sources

IBM Cognos Analytics could be vulnerable to sensitive information exposure by passing API keys to log files. If these keys contain sensitive information, it could lead to further attacks.

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

Event History

Dec 16, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Dec 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-43887?

CVE-2022-43887 is a vulnerability in IBM Cognos Analytics that could result in sensitive information exposure by passing API keys to log files.

2

What versions of IBM Cognos Analytics are affected by CVE-2022-43887?

IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.1.0 to 11.1.7, and versions 11.2.0 to 11.2.3 are affected by CVE-2022-43887.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-43887?

CVE-2022-43887 has a severity rating of 5.3 (medium).

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-43887?

To fix CVE-2022-43887, apply the appropriate patches provided by IBM for your version of IBM Cognos Analytics. You can find the patches on IBM's support pages.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43887?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-43887 on the IBM X-Force Exchange page and IBM's support pages.

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