CVE-2025-36126
Stored XSS in IBM Cognos Analytics Adminstration
Publication date: 2026-05-26
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | cognos_analytics | 11.2.0 |
| ibm | cognos_analytics | 12.0 |
| ibm | cognos_analytics | 12.1.0 |
| ibm | cognos_transformer | 12.0 |
| ibm | cognos_transformer | 11.2.4 |
| ibm | cognos_transformer | 12.1.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows a privileged user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
Such unauthorized disclosure of credentials could impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access.
However, the provided information does not explicitly describe the direct effects of this vulnerability on compliance with these standards.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects IBM Cognos Analytics versions 11.2.0, 12.0, and 12.1.0, as well as IBM Cognos Transformer versions 12.0, 11.2.4, and 12.1.0. It is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Cognos Administration interface.
A privileged user can exploit this vulnerability by embedding arbitrary JavaScript code into the web user interface. This malicious code can alter the intended functionality of the application.
The exploitation of this vulnerability can potentially lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows a privileged user to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web interface, which can change how the application behaves.
This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information such as user credentials during a trusted session.
Because the attacker needs privileged access to exploit this vulnerability, the risk is elevated within environments where such users exist.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
IBM advises reviewing and applying necessary remediation actions for the vulnerabilities affecting IBM Cognos Analytics, including CVE-2025-36126.
Since the vulnerability allows a privileged user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, it is important to ensure that only trusted users have privileged access and to apply any available patches or updates from IBM.