CVE-2022-43883

Name: CVE-2022-43883
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-19T21:15:10.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43883 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 could be vulnerable to a Log Injection attack by constructing URLs from user-controlled data. This could enable attackers to make arbitrary requests to the internal network or to the local file system. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 could be vulnerable to a Log Injection attack by constructing URLs from user-controlled data. This could enable attackers to make arbitrary requests to the internal network or to the local file system. IBM X-Force ID: 240266.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.1.0, <= 11.1.7	—
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.2.0, <= 11.2.3	—
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.1.7	Fixpack1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/240266VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6841801Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/240266VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6841801Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43883?

How severe is CVE-2022-43883?

CVE-2022-43883 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43883?

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