CVE-2015-5014

IBM Cognos Disclosure Management (CDM) 10.1.x and 10.2.x before 10.2.4 IF10 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain access by spoofing an executable file…

published October 26, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Spoofed executable files can play tricks during client uploads! If you're using IBM Cognos Disclosure Management (CDM) 10.1.x or 10.2.x before version 10.2.4 IF10, your system might be exposed to man-in-the-middle attacks. 😱 Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who switches your ordered package for a fake one — you think you're getting the real deal, but in reality, it's a cleverly disguised decoy that could lead to chaos! 📦 This vulnerability could allow attackers to intercept and access sensitive data during upload operations, leading to potential data breaches or unauthorized access to your system. If exploited, they could impersonate legitimate uploads and wreak havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who switches your ordered package for a fake one — you think you're getting the real deal, but in reality, it's a cleverly disguised decoy that could lead to chaos! 📦 The flaw lies in the ability of man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof executable files during client uploads, tricking systems into accepting malicious files as genuine. This means if an attacker sits between the client and the server, they can manipulate the upload process.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to intercept and access sensitive data during upload operations, leading to potential data breaches or unauthorized access to your system. If exploited, they could impersonate legitimate uploads and wreak havoc! To safeguard your system, upgrade IBM Cognos CDM to version 10.2.4 IF10 or later immediately. Implement enhanced security protocols for client uploads to authenticate files before acceptance. Regularly review and update your security measures to keep potential threats at bay. You've got this! By following these steps, you're well on your way to protecting your systems from sneaky exploits! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01455 · 73.1th percentile
Published
2015-10-26T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 OCT 01:00Z
    IBM Cognos Disclosure Management (CDM) 10.1.x and 10.2.x before 10.2.4 IF10 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain access by spoofing an executable file…
    cvelistv5