CVE-2019-4178

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request to write or view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158919.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Cognos Analytics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10879079 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158919 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190509-0004/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4178?
CVE-2019-4178 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4178?
To fix CVE-2019-4178, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-4178 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-4178 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-4178?
CVE-2019-4178 affects IBM Cognos Analytics.
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