CVE-2024-45084: IBM Cognos Controller CSV injection

Published Feb 18, 2025
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Updated

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0

could allow an authenticated attacker to conduct formula injection. An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of file contents.

Affected Software

7 affected components
IBM Cognos Controller>=11.0.0<=11.0.1 FP3
IBM Controller=11.1.0
IBM Cognos Controller<=11.0.0 - 11.0.1 FP3
IBM Controller<=11.1.0
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM Cognos Controller>=11.0.0<11.0.1.4
IBM Controller=11.1.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 18, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45084?

CVE-2024-45084 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary command execution by an authenticated attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45084?

To fix CVE-2024-45084, update IBM Cognos Controller to version 11.0.1 FP4 or later, and ensure all security patches are applied.

3

Which versions of IBM software are affected by CVE-2024-45084?

CVE-2024-45084 affects IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller version 11.1.0.

4

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2024-45084?

No, CVE-2024-45084 requires authentication to exploit the formula injection flaw.

5

What type of attack can be conducted using CVE-2024-45084?

CVE-2024-45084 can be used by an attacker to perform formula injection, potentially executing arbitrary commands on the system.

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