How severe is CVE-2019-4729?

CVE-2019-4729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-4729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-4729?

CVE-2019-4729 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4729?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-4729 published?

CVE-2019-4729 was published on 2020-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-4729

CVE-2019-4729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-209.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-209
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2020-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172519.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-4729?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 172519.
How severe is CVE-2019-4729?: CVE-2019-4729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-4729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-4729?: CVE-2019-4729 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-4729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-4729 published?: CVE-2019-4729 was published on 2020-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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