CVE-2025-0823

Name: CVE-2025-0823
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-28T03:15:10.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-0823 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0 through 11.2.4 FP5 and 12.0.0 through 12.0.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 11.2.0, < 11.2.4
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	>= 12.0.0, < 12.0.4
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	11.2.4
Ibm	Cognos Analytics	12.0.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183676Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-0823?

How severe is CVE-2025-0823?

CVE-2025-0823 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0823?

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