VDB-176120 · CVE-2020-4561 · XFDB 183903

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0/11.1 DQM API Remote Code Execution

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7.3	$5k-$25k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0/11.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component DQM API. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-4561. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0/11.1 (Business Process Management Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component DQM API. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 06/02/2021. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-4561. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 06/02/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (183903). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

Name

Cognos Analytics

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/30/2019 🔍
06/02/2021 +519 days 🔍
06/02/2021 +0 days 🔍
06/03/2021 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2020-4561 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-4561
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176120
X-Force: 183903

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2021 05:30
Updated: 06/03/2021 16:17
Changes: 06/02/2021 05:30 (37), 06/03/2021 16:10 (3), 06/03/2021 16:17 (1)
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