CVE-2022-43887

Name: CVE-2022-43887
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-19T21:15:10.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43887 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 could be vulnerable to sensitive information exposure by passing API keys to log files. If these keys contain sensitive information, it could lead to further attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.53% 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 sensitive information exposure by passing API keys to log files. If these keys contain sensitive information, it could lead to further attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 240450.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/240450VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6841801Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/240450VDB 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-2022-43887?

How severe is CVE-2022-43887?

CVE-2022-43887 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43887?

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