CVE-2019-4412 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2019-4412 affecting IBM Cognos Controller versions 10.3.1, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this information disclosure vulnerability.
IBM Cognos Controller versions 10.3.1, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, and 10.4.1 store sensitive information in URL parameters, posing a risk of information disclosure. This CVE was published on November 8, 2019, with a CVSS base score of 3.7.
Understanding CVE-2019-4412
This CVE involves the storage of sensitive data by IBM Cognos Controller in URL parameters, potentially leading to information exposure.
What is CVE-2019-4412?
IBM Cognos Controller is affected by a vulnerability where sensitive information is stored in URL parameters, creating a risk of unauthorized access and information disclosure.
The Impact of CVE-2019-4412
- CVSS Base Score: 3.7 (Low Severity)
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
Technical Details of CVE-2019-4412
IBM Cognos Controller vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in IBM Cognos Controller allows unauthorized individuals to access sensitive information stored in URL parameters, potentially leading to data exposure.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Cognos Controller
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Versions: 10.3.1, 10.3.0, 10.4.0, 10.4.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The risk of information disclosure occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to URLs containing sensitive data through server logs, referrer headers, or browser history.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-4412.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor and restrict access to server logs containing sensitive URLs.
- Regularly clear browser history to prevent unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement encryption for sensitive data in URL parameters.
- Conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
Apply official fixes and updates provided by IBM to address the vulnerability in Cognos Controller.