Vulnerability identifier: #VU77740
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-74
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM Cognos Analytics
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to Log Injection attack by constructing URLs from user-controlled data. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger the vulnerability to make arbitrary requests to the internal network or to the local file system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM Cognos Analytics: All versions
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6841801
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/240266
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.