CVE-2024-52902: IBM Cognos Controller information disclosure

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 client application contains hard coded database passwords in source code which could be used for unauthorized access to the system.

Other sources

IBM Controller client application contains hard coded database passwords in source code which could be used for unauthorized access to the system.

IBM

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·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 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-2024-52902?

CVE-2024-52902 is rated as a significant vulnerability due to hard coded database passwords that can lead to unauthorized system access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52902?

To fix CVE-2024-52902, update the IBM Cognos Controller and IBM Controller to the latest versions that do not contain hard coded database passwords.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-52902?

CVE-2024-52902 affects IBM Cognos Controller versions 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller version 11.1.0.

4

What is the main risk associated with CVE-2024-52902?

The main risk of CVE-2024-52902 is that an attacker could exploit hard coded passwords to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.

5

Who should be concerned about CVE-2024-52902?

Organizations using IBM Cognos Controller or IBM Controller within the stated versions should prioritize addressing CVE-2024-52902 to safeguard their systems.

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