CVE-2017-1486

Name: CVE-2017-1486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-23T13:29:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1486 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, and 10.2.2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session. IBM X-Force ID: 128624.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.1.1
Ibm	Cognos Business Intelligence	10.2.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014202Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128624VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014202Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128624VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 23, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1486?

How severe is CVE-2017-1486?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1486 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1486?

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