What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45081?

CVE-2024-45081 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:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Cognos Controller are affected by CVE-2024-45081?

CVE-2024-45081 presents notable security risk, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-45081?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Cognos Controller CVE-2024-45081

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-02-19 psirt@us.ibm.com

Authentication Bypass IBM Cognos Controller Controller

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:27 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0

could allow an authenticated user to modify restricted content due to incorrect authorization checks.

AnalysisAI

IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify restricted content due to incorrect authorization checks. 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 Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP3 and IBM Controller 11.1.0 could allow an authenticated user to modify restricted content due to incorrect authorization checks. 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. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.