CVE-2025-36057: IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Affects IBM Cognos Analytics MobileSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.2 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Jul 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately assess their use of IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile on iOS devices and restrict physical access to these devices to trusted personnel only. Until an official patch is released by IBM, consider disabling or limiting the use of the mobile application on iOS devices, especially in high-risk environments. Implement device-level security controls such as strong passcodes, remote wipe capabilities, and mobile device management (MDM) solutions to prevent unauthorized physical access and enable rapid response if a device is lost or stolen. Monitor application and device logs for unusual access patterns indicative of authentication bypass attempts. Engage with IBM support to obtain updates on patch availability and apply security updates promptly once released. Additionally, review and reinforce backend access controls and data validation mechanisms to detect and prevent unauthorized data manipulation originating from compromised mobile clients.
Description
IBM Cognos Analytics Mobile (iOS) 1.1.0 through 1.1.22 is vulnerable to authentication bypass by using the Local Authentication Framework library which is not needed as biometric authentication is not used in the application.