CVE-2012-4840
UnknownEPSS 1.32%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4840 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 attackers to conduct XPath injection attacks, and call XPath extension functions, via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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 attackers to conduct XPath injection attacks, and call XPath extension functions, via unspecified vectors.
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Weakness Enumeration
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 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4840?
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 attackers to conduct XPath injection attacks, and call XPath extension functions, via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4840?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4840 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4840?
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