CVE-2015-7436

Name: CVE-2015-7436
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-01-02T21:59:12.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7436 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Common Reporting (TCR) 2.1 before IF14, 2.1.1 before IF22, 2.1.1.2 before IF9, 3.1.0.0 through 3.1.2 as used in Cognos Business Intelligence before 10.2 IF16, and 3.1.2.1 as used in Cognos Business Intelligence before 10.2.1.1 IF12 preserves user permissions across group-add and group-remove operations, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging administrative changes to group membership.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Common Reporting (TCR) 2.1 before IF14, 2.1.1 before IF22, 2.1.1.2 before IF9, 3.1.0.0 through 3.1.2 as used in Cognos Business Intelligence before 10.2 IF16, and 3.1.2.1 as used in Cognos Business Intelligence before 10.2.1.1 IF12 preserves user permissions across group-add and group-remove operations, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging administrative changes to group membership.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Common Reporting	2.1
Ibm	Tivoli Common Reporting	2.1.1
Ibm	Tivoli Common Reporting	2.1.1.2
Ibm	Tivoli Common Reporting	3.1
Ibm	Tivoli Common Reporting	3.1.0.1
Ibm	Tivoli Common Reporting	3.1.0.2
Ibm	Tivoli Common Reporting	3.1.2
Ibm	Tivoli Common Reporting	3.1.2.1

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21972799Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21972799Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 2, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7436?

How severe is CVE-2015-7436?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7436 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7436?

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