How severe is CVE-2024-45081?

CVE-2024-45081 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45081?

CVE-2024-45081 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-2024-45081?

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

Does CVE-2024-45081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4676.

When was CVE-2024-45081 published?

CVE-2024-45081 was published on 2025-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45081

CVE-2024-45081 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-4676
Weakness: CWE-863
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 could allow an authenticated user to modify restricted content due to incorrect authorization checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45081?: IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify restricted content due to incorrect authorization checks.
How severe is CVE-2024-45081?: CVE-2024-45081 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45081?: CVE-2024-45081 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-2024-45081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-4676.
When was CVE-2024-45081 published?: CVE-2024-45081 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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