How severe is CVE-2024-45676?

CVE-2024-45676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45676 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45676?

CVE-2024-45676 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-2024-45676?

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

Does CVE-2024-45676 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45676 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41734.

When was CVE-2024-45676 published?

CVE-2024-45676 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45676

CVE-2024-45676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-351.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41734
Weakness: CWE-351
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2024-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 could allow an authenticated user to upload insecure files, due to insufficient file type distinction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45676?: IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 and 11.0.1 could allow an authenticated user to upload insecure files, due to insufficient file type distinction.
How severe is CVE-2024-45676?: CVE-2024-45676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45676 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45676?: CVE-2024-45676 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-2024-45676?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45676 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45676 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41734.
When was CVE-2024-45676 published?: CVE-2024-45676 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177220

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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