Vulnerability Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the server in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) 8.4.1, 10.1, 10.1.1, 10.2, and 10.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to read files by leveraging the Report Author privilege, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-2988.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Cognos Business Intelligence | 8.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21645566Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83971
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21645566Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83971
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2978?
CVE-2013-2978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the server in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) 8.4.1, 10.1, 10.1.1, 10.2, and 10.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to read files by leveraging the Rep...
How severe is CVE-2013-2978?
CVE-2013-2978 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Cognos Business Intelligence.