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Oncommand InsightApplication · Netapp

CVE-2023-43051

MEDIUM · 5.4 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-02-26
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 11.1.7 / 11.2.4 or later.
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58/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.4, and 12.0.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 267451.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.1.7, 11.2.4, and 12.0.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web interface. Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes within authenticated users' sessions, potentially exposing credentials or enabling unauthorized actions through a trusted session.

MitigationApply IBM's security patches for the affected versions. Until patched, implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and validate/sanitize user inputs in the web interface.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Oncommand InsightApplication
Affected:all versions
Cognos AnalyticsApplication
Affected:>= 11.1.1, < 11.1.7>= 11.2.0, < 11.2.4= 11.1.7= 11.2.4= 12.0.0= 12.0.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify IBM Cognos Analytics installation
    Locate the Cognos installation directory or check system services for 'Cognos' or 'IBM Cognos Analytics' processes. Common paths include /opt/ibm/cognos or C:\Program Files\ibm\cognos
    Affected if IBM Cognos Analytics is installed and running
  2. Determine installed Cognos version
    Check the version file in the installation directory, typically at ../bin64/ version.txt or ../version.xml, or use the Cognos Configuration tool to view the version information
    Affected if The version matches: 11.1.1 through 11.1.7, 11.2.0 through 11.2.4, 12.0.0, or 12.0.1
  3. Verify web interface is accessible
    Confirm the Cognos Analytics web portal is reachable by accessing the URL (typically http://hostname:9300/pf/ or similar). Check if the /bi/ or /cgi-bin/cognos.cgi endpoint responds
    Affected if The web interface is exposed and accessible to users
  4. Confirm authentication is enabled
    Verify that user authentication is configured in Cognos Configuration under Security > Authentication. Ensure the web portal allows user login sessions
    Affected if Users can authenticate to the web interface, creating the session context needed for XSS exploitation

If IBM Cognos Analytics version 11.1.1 through 11.1.7, 11.2.0 through 11.2.4, 12.0.0, or 12.0.1 is installed and the web interface is accessible with authentication enabled, the environment is affected by this XSS vulnerability.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 11.1.7 / 11.2.4 or later
Fixed in 11.1.711.2.4
Interim mitigation

Apply IBM's security patches for the affected versions. Until patched, implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers and validate/sanitize user inputs in the web interface.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7 iFix/11.1.8+, 11.2.4 iFix/11.2.5+, or latest 12.0.x release

  1. 1. Identify the currently installed IBM Cognos Analytics version by navigating to IBM Cognos Configuration > Server Administration > Status, or checking the About dialog in the web interface.
  2. 2. For Cognos Analytics 11.1.x users: Upgrade to version 11.1.7 iFix (or the latest 11.1.x fix pack that includes the security fix).
  3. 3. For Cognos Analytics 11.2.x users: Upgrade to version 11.2.4 iFix (or the latest 11.2.x fix pack that includes the security fix).
  4. 4. For Cognos Analytics 12.0.0 users: Apply the latest available security patch or upgrade to the most recent 12.0.x release.
  5. 5. After upgrading, clear browser cache and test that the XSS vulnerability is remediated by verifying that user-supplied scripts cannot execute in the Web UI.
  6. 6. Review IBM's official security bulletins for any additional required post-upgrade configuration steps.
Caveat Review IBM's upgrade documentation for any migration considerations between minor versions; test in non-production environment first

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Oncommand Insight Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
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