CVE-2017-1486 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2 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: 128624.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014202Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128624VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014202Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128624VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1486?

CVE-2017-1486 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus alterin...

How severe is CVE-2017-1486?

CVE-2017-1486 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1486?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Cognos Business Intelligence.