How severe is CVE-2023-28952?

CVE-2023-28952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28952?

CVE-2023-28952 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28952?

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

Does CVE-2023-28952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-28952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32570.

When was CVE-2023-28952 published?

CVE-2023-28952 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28952

CVE-2023-28952 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-116.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32570
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 is vulnerable to injection attacks in application logging by not sanitizing user provided data. IBM X-Force ID: 251463.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28952?: IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 is vulnerable to injection attacks in application logging by not sanitizing user provided data. IBM X-Force ID: 251463.
How severe is CVE-2023-28952?: CVE-2023-28952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28952?: CVE-2023-28952 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-28952 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-28952 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32570.
When was CVE-2023-28952 published?: CVE-2023-28952 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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