CVE-2021-20455 IBM Cognos Controller information disclosure
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information via detailed technical error messages in IBM Cognos Controller, aiding further attacks.
- 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-2021-20455?
CVE-2021-20455 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller, published on 7 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.
Weakness: CWE-209
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20455?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Cognos Controller, Ibm Controller.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20455?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20455 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-20455 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20455 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Cognos Controller
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4mw2-5g8m-w232.