IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.011.0.1 Remote Info Disclosure via Error Message
CVE-2021-20455 Published on January 7, 2025
IBM Cognos Controller information disclosure
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2021-20455 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
The software generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-20455
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Affected Versions
IBM Controller:- Version 11.1.0 is affected.
- Version 11.0.0, <= 11.0.1 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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