IBM Cognos Controller 10.4.1, 10.4.2, and 11.0.0 does not set the secure attribute on authorization tokens or session cookies. Attackers may be able to get the cookie values by sending a http:// link to a user or by planting this link in a site the user goes to. The cookie will be sent to the insecure link and the attacker can then obtain the cookie value by snooping the traffic. IBM X-Force ID: 196640.
Weakness
The product relies on the existence or values of cookies when performing security-critical operations, but it does not properly ensure that the setting is valid for the associated user.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognos_controller | Ibm | 10.4.1 (including) | 10.4.1 (including) |
| Cognos_controller | Ibm | 10.4.2 (including) | 10.4.2 (including) |
| Cognos_controller | Ibm | 11.0.0 (including) | 11.0.0 (including) |
Potential Mitigations
Related Attack Patterns
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/226.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/31.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/39.html