How severe is CVE-2023-40695?

CVE-2023-40695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-40695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40695?

CVE-2023-40695 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-2023-40695?

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

Does CVE-2023-40695 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-40695 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45251.

When was CVE-2023-40695 published?

CVE-2023-40695 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40695

CVE-2023-40695 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-613.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45251
Weakness: CWE-613
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 does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 264938.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40695?: IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 does not invalidate session after logout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 264938.
How severe is CVE-2023-40695?: CVE-2023-40695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-40695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40695?: CVE-2023-40695 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-2023-40695?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-40695 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-40695 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45251.
When was CVE-2023-40695 published?: CVE-2023-40695 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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