CVE-2019-4412 Information disclosure in Cognos Controller

Low 3.7 Published Updated

Attackers can access sensitive data stored in URL parameters via logs or history, requiring IBM Cognos Controller users to apply security patches.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-4412?

CVE-2019-4412 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller, published on 9 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Cognos Controller stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 162659.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4412?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Cognos Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4412?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4412 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4412 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4412 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Cognos Controller vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m352-jqmr-863r.

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