Vulnerability identifier: #VU86793
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM Cognos Analytics
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to form action hijacking. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and modify the form action to reference an arbitrary path.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7123154
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.