IBM Cognos Analytics 12.0.4/12.1.x HSTS Misconfiguration Exposes Sensitive Data
CVE-2024-56344 Published on September 18, 2026
IBM Cognos Analytics 12.0.4 and 12.1.3 versions are affected by security vulnerabilities
IBM Cognos Analytics 12.0.4 through 12.0.4 FP2, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 FP1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-56344 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-2024-56344
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Affected Versions
IBM Cognos Analytics:- Version 12.0.4, <= 12.0.4 FP2 is affected.
- Version 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 FP1 is affected.