How severe is CVE-2022-39163?

CVE-2022-39163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-39163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39163?

CVE-2022-39163 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39163?

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

Does CVE-2022-39163 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-39163 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-41708.

When was CVE-2022-39163 published?

CVE-2022-39163 was published on 2025-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39163

CVE-2022-39163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-444.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-41708
Weakness: CWE-444
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2025-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.1.0 is vulnerable to a Client-Side Desync (CSD) attack where an attacker could exploit a desynchronized browser connection that could lead to further cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39163?: IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.1.0 is vulnerable to a Client-Side Desync (CSD) attack where an attacker could exploit a desynchronized browser connection that could lead to further cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2022-39163?: CVE-2022-39163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-39163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39163?: CVE-2022-39163 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-39163 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-39163 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-41708.
When was CVE-2022-39163 published?: CVE-2022-39163 was published on 2025-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7192746

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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