How severe is CVE-2024-28776?

CVE-2024-28776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28776 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28776?

CVE-2024-28776 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-2024-28776?

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

Does CVE-2024-28776 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28776 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25862.

When was CVE-2024-28776 published?

CVE-2024-28776 was published on 2025-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28776

CVE-2024-28776 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25862
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2025-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28776?: IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows users to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
How severe is CVE-2024-28776?: CVE-2024-28776 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28776 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28776?: CVE-2024-28776 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-2024-28776?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28776 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28776 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25862.
When was CVE-2024-28776 published?: CVE-2024-28776 was published on 2025-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7183597

Affected products (2)

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

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