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CVE-2020-4302

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Published: Oct 12, 2020Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

IBM Cognos Analytics 11.0 and 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a CSV injection. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted excel file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 176610.

Affected (5)

Ibm
1 product
Cognos Analytics
Configuration A
5 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Ibm
Cognos Analytics
From 11.0.0 to 11.0.13
Cognos Analytics
From 11.1.0 to 11.1.7
Cognos Analytics
Version 11.0.13
Cognos Analytics
Version 11.0.13 fixpack1
Cognos Analytics
Version 11.0.13 fixpack2

Related CWEs

CWE-1236
Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
The product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.

References (4)

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
VDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
VDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory

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