IBM Cognos Ctrl 11.0.0-11.1.0 Weak Crypto Exposes Sensitive Data
CVE-2024-28780 Published on February 19, 2025
IBM Cognos Controller information disclosure
IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 Rich Client
uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-28780 is exploitable 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 high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
The use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm is an unnecessary risk that may result in the exposure of sensitive information. The use of a non-standard algorithm is dangerous because a determined attacker may be able to break the algorithm and compromise whatever data has been protected. Well-known techniques may exist to break the algorithm.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-28780
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Affected Versions
IBM Cognos Controller:- Version 11.0.0, <= 11.0.1 is affected.
- Version 11.1.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.