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Cognos Tm1 CVE-2014-0863

MEDIUM
Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)
2014-09-05 psirt@us.ibm.com
4.0
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credentials management errors
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.20%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The client in IBM Cognos TM1 9.5.2.3 before IF5, 10.1.1.2 before IF1, 10.2.0.2 before IF1, and 10.2.2.0 before IF1 stores obfuscated passwords in memory, which allows remote authenticated users to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. The client in IBM Cognos TM1 9.5.2.3 before IF5, 10.1.1.2 before IF1, 10.2.0.2 before IF1, and 10.2.2.0 before IF1 stores obfuscated passwords in memory, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive cleartext information via an unspecified security tool. Affected products include: Ibm Cognos Tm1.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.0 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

The client in IBM Cognos TM1 9.5.2.3 before IF5, 10.1.1.2 before IF1, 10.2.0.2 before IF1, and 10.2.2.0 before IF1 stores obfuscated passwords in memory, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive cleartext information via an unspecified security tool.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 58% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

20
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +20
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_tm1:9.5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_tm1:10.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_tm1:10.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_tm1:10.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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