CVE-2024-25042

Name: CVE-2024-25042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-18T17:15:13.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-25042 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.3 is potentially vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). A remote attacker could execute malicious commands due to improper validation of column headings in Cognos Explorations.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.3 is potentially vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). A remote attacker could execute malicious commands due to improper validation of column headings in Cognos Explorations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.2.0, <= 11.2.4
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 12.0.0, <= 12.0.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173592Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25042?

How severe is CVE-2024-25042?

CVE-2024-25042 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25042?

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