How severe is CVE-2024-25053?

CVE-2024-25053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-25053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25053?

CVE-2024-25053 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25053?

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

Does CVE-2024-25053 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25053 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22415.

When was CVE-2024-25053 published?

CVE-2024-25053 was published on 2024-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25053

CVE-2024-25053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22415
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2024-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, and 12.0.2 is vulnerable to improper certificate validation when using the IBM Planning Analytics Data Source Connection. This could allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by interfering in the communication path between IBM Planning Analytics server and IBM Cognos Analytics server. IBM X-Force ID: 283364.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25053?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 12.0.0, 12.0.1, and 12.0.2 is vulnerable to improper certificate validation when using the IBM Planning Analytics Data Source Connection. This could allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by interfering in the communication path between IBM Planning Analytics server and IBM Cognos Analytics server. IBM X-Force ID: 283364.
How severe is CVE-2024-25053?: CVE-2024-25053 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-25053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25053?: CVE-2024-25053 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-25053 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25053 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22415.
When was CVE-2024-25053 published?: CVE-2024-25053 was published on 2024-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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