#VU101294 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in IBM Cognos Controller - CVE-2021-29892

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101294

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29892

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Cognos Controller
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. A remote attacker with ability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Cognos Controller: before 11.0.1.0.3

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.