CVE-2012-4836

Name: CVE-2012-4836
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-05T05:02:07.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4836 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) 8.4.1 before IF1, 10.1 before IF2, 10.1.1 before IF2, and 10.2 before IF1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted string that is not properly handled during rendering of stored data.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) 8.4.1 before IF1, 10.1 before IF2, 10.1.1 before IF2, and 10.2 before IF1 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted string that is not properly handled during rendering of stored data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	8.4.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.1.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21626697Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24034373Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78918
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21626697Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24034373Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78918

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4836?

How severe is CVE-2012-4836?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4836 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4836?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST