IBM Cognos Analytics 12.1.0-12.1.3 FP1/12.0.4 FP2 XSS via User Name Edit
CVE-2026-7884 Published on September 14, 2026
IBM Cognos Analytics versions 12.0.4 and 12.1.3 is affected by security vulnerabilities
IBM Cognos Analytics 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 FP1, and 12.0.4 through 12.0.4 FP2 allows a non-privileged user to edit their given name and surname to include malicious JavaScript code. When an administrator later accesses the user account management panel and views that user's permissions, the malicious JavaScript code is executed. This could result in the cookies from the administrator being compromised.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-7884 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a XSS Vulnerability?
The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
CVE-2026-7884 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-7884
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Affected Versions
IBM Cognos Analytics:- Version 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 FP1 is affected.
- Version 12.0.4, <= 12.0.4 FP2 is affected.