CVE-2023-38735: IBM Cognos Dashboards improper authentication

Published Oct 20, 2023
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Updated

IBM Cognos Dashboards could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a reverse tabnabbing flaw. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and redirect a victim to a phishing site.

Other sources

IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by a reverse tabnabbing flaw. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability and redirect a victim to a phishing site. IBM X-Force ID: 262482.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data<=4.7.0
IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data=4.7.0

Event History

Oct 20, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-38735.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-38735?

The severity level of CVE-2023-38735 is medium (5.7).

3

What is the affected software version?

The affected software version is IBM Cognos Dashboards on Cloud Pak for Data 4.7.0.

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by redirecting a victim to a phishing site.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Please refer to the official IBM support page for information on available fixes and patches.

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