PT-2021-3243 · Ibm · Ibm Cognos Analytics

Published 2021-05-31 · Updated 2021-12-02 · CVE-2020-4561

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0 through 11.1

Description The issue is related to the inclusion of features from an untrusted controlled area in the IBM Cognos Analytics online service. This could allow a remote attacker to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. A remote attacker who can access a valid endpoint can read and write files to the Cognos Analytics system, as the DQM API allows the submission of all control requests in unauthenticated sessions.

Recommendations For IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.0 through 11.1, consider restricting access to the DQM API to prevent unauthenticated sessions from submitting control requests. As a temporary workaround, limit the ability to read and write files to the Cognos Analytics system until a fix is available.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-829

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-02961

CVE-2020-4561

Affected Products

Ibm Cognos Analytics

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-4561 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/6451705 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/183903 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-02961 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4561 · Security Note
• https://ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-cognos-analytics-has-addressed-multiple-vulnerabilities-3 · Note
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210622-0004 · Note