How severe is CVE-2024-28778?

CVE-2024-28778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28778?

CVE-2024-28778 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-2024-28778?

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

Does CVE-2024-28778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25864.

When was CVE-2024-28778 published?

CVE-2024-28778 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28778

CVE-2024-28778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25864
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2025-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to exposure of Artifactory API keys. This vulnerability allows users to publish code to private packages or repositories under the name of the organization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28778?: IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to exposure of Artifactory API keys. This vulnerability allows users to publish code to private packages or repositories under the name of the organization.
How severe is CVE-2024-28778?: CVE-2024-28778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28778?: CVE-2024-28778 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-2024-28778?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28778 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28778 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25864.
When was CVE-2024-28778 published?: CVE-2024-28778 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7179163

Affected products (2)

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

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