How severe is CVE-2025-3633?

CVE-2025-3633 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-2025-3633 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-3633?

CVE-2025-3633 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-3633?

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

Does CVE-2025-3633 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-3633 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209974.

When was CVE-2025-3633 published?

CVE-2025-3633 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-3633

CVE-2025-3633 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Analytics 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% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-209974
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Analytics
Published: 2026-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0, 11.2.4, 12.0, and 12.1.0 and IBM Cognos Transformer 11.2.4, 12.0, and 12.1.0 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web user interface, which may alter the intended functionality and could lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-3633?: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.2.0, 11.2.4, 12.0, and 12.1.0 and IBM Cognos Transformer 11.2.4, 12.0, and 12.1.0 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web user interface, which may alter the intended functionality and could lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.
How severe is CVE-2025-3633?: CVE-2025-3633 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-2025-3633 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-3633?: CVE-2025-3633 primarily affects Ibm Cognos Analytics. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3633?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-3633 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-3633 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-209974.
When was CVE-2025-3633 published?: CVE-2025-3633 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7272628

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:fixpack6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:interim_fix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:interim_fix_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:interim_fix_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:interim_fix_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:11.2.4:interim_fix_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.4:interim_fix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.4:interim_fix_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.4:interim_fix_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_transformer:11.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_transformer:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_transformer:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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