CVE-2022-36773

Name: CVE-2022-36773
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-01T19:15:12.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36773 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 233571.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.1.0, < 11.1.7
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.2.0, < 11.2.3
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.1.7
Netapp	Oncommand Insight	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/233571VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221014-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6615285Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/233571VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221014-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6615285Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36773?

How severe is CVE-2022-36773?

CVE-2022-36773 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36773?

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