Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-4302
IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted excel file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 176610.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2020-4302
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.13:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.13:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.0.13:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-4302
0.29%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 68 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-4302
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
2.1
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3.4
|
IBM Corporation | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-4302
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The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-4302
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6346922
Security Bulletin: IBM Cognos Analytics has addressed multiple vulnerabilitiesPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176610
IBM Cognos Analytics code execution CVE-2020-4302 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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