What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-28778?

CVE-2024-28778 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Cognos Controller are affected by CVE-2024-28778?

Organizations using IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2024-28778, a hard-coded credentials vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-28778?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Audit authentication configurations.

Cognos Controller CVE-2024-28778

MEDIUM

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2025-01-07 psirt@us.ibm.com

Authentication Bypass IBM Cognos Controller Controller

6.5

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:02 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 07, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to exposure of Artifactory API keys. This vulnerability allows users to publish code to private packages or repositories under the name of the organization.

AnalysisAI

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to exposure of Artifactory API keys. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 is vulnerable to exposure of Artifactory API keys. This vulnerability allows users to publish code to private packages or repositories under the name of the organization. Affected products include: Ibm Cognos Controller, Ibm Controller. Version information: through 11.0.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.

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