CVE-2019-4171

Name: CVE-2019-4171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-17T19:15:10.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4171 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Controller 10.3.0, 10.3.1, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 10.3.0, 10.3.1, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. This could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. IBM X-Force ID: 158876.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-311

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.3.0
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.3.1
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.4.0
Ibm	Cognos Controller	10.4.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158876VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/security-bulletin-security-vulnerabilties-exist-ibm-cognos-controllerPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158876VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/security-bulletin-security-vulnerabilties-exist-ibm-cognos-controllerPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4171?

How severe is CVE-2019-4171?

CVE-2019-4171 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4171?

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