How severe is CVE-2025-33079?

CVE-2025-33079 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-2025-33079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-33079?

CVE-2025-33079 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33079?

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

Does CVE-2025-33079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-33079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27838.

When was CVE-2025-33079 published?

CVE-2025-33079 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-33079

CVE-2025-33079 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-27838
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Controller
Published: 2025-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Controller 11.0.0, 11.0.1, and 11.1.0 application could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive credentials that may be inadvertently included within the source code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-33079?: IBM Controller 11.0.0, 11.0.1, and 11.1.0 application could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive credentials that may be inadvertently included within the source code.
How severe is CVE-2025-33079?: CVE-2025-33079 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-2025-33079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-33079?: CVE-2025-33079 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Controller. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-33079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-33079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-33079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-27838.
When was CVE-2025-33079 published?: CVE-2025-33079 was published on 2025-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7234720

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_controller:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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