CVE-2020-4302 json
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.
published 2020-10-12 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-25549
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 3.0, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.0 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.0/UI:R/I:L/S:U/C:L/A:L/PR:L/AV:N/AC:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O |
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| CNA | 3.0 | 5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- IBM Cognos Analytics
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-1236 Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File
References
-
ibm.com
/support/pages/node/6346922
patch, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/176610
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-4302
- NVD CVE-2020-4302
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