CVE-2024-56340
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.5 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Feb 28, 2025
CWE ID 23
Summary
CVE-2024-56340 is a local file inclusion vulnerability affecting IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5. An attacker can exploit this weakness by inserting path traversal payloads into the deficon parameter, granting unauthorized access to sensitive files. This issue could potentially lead to data leakage or system compromise. IBM strongly recommends users to apply the available patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- IBM Cognos Analytics
Affected Vendors
- IBM Corporation