How severe is CVE-2022-36773?

CVE-2022-36773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36773 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36773?

CVE-2022-36773 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36773?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-36773 published?

CVE-2022-36773 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36773

CVE-2022-36773 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2022-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 233571.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36773?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.0, and 11.2.1 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 233571.
How severe is CVE-2022-36773?: CVE-2022-36773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36773 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36773?: CVE-2022-36773 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36773?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-36773 published?: CVE-2022-36773 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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