How severe is CVE-2023-30996?

CVE-2023-30996 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-30996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30996?

CVE-2023-30996 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30996?

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

Does CVE-2023-30996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-30996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35334.

When was CVE-2023-30996 published?

CVE-2023-30996 was published on 2024-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30996

CVE-2023-30996 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics 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-346.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-35334
Weakness: CWE-346
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2024-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.4, and 12.0.0 could be vulnerable to information leakage due to unverified sources in messages sent between Windows objects of different origins. IBM X-Force ID: 254290.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30996?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1.7, 11.2.4, and 12.0.0 could be vulnerable to information leakage due to unverified sources in messages sent between Windows objects of different origins. IBM X-Force ID: 254290.
How severe is CVE-2023-30996?: CVE-2023-30996 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-30996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30996?: CVE-2023-30996 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-30996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-30996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35334.
When was CVE-2023-30996 published?: CVE-2023-30996 was published on 2024-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.1.7:fixpack7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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