CVE-2025-36076: CWE-540 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code in IBM Cognos Analytics
IBM Cognos Analytics 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 FP1, and 12.0.4 through 12.0.4 FP2 stores sensitive information in source code could be used by an authenticated user in further attacks against the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Cognos Analytics versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 FP1 and 12.0.4 through 12.0.4 FP2 contain a CWE-540 vulnerability where sensitive information is included in source code. Authenticated users could leverage this exposure to gain access to sensitive data that may facilitate further attacks against the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality only.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can access sensitive information stored in the source code, which could be used to facilitate additional attacks. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to source code access.
CVE-2025-36076: CWE-540 Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code in IBM Cognos Analytics
Description
IBM Cognos Analytics 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 FP1, and 12.0.4 through 12.0.4 FP2 stores sensitive information in source code could be used by an authenticated user in further attacks against the system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
IBM
Cognos Analytics
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_analytics:12.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM Cognos Analytics versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 FP1 and 12.0.4 through 12.0.4 FP2 contain a CWE-540 vulnerability where sensitive information is included in source code. Authenticated users could leverage this exposure to gain access to sensitive data that may facilitate further attacks against the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality only.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can access sensitive information stored in the source code, which could be used to facilitate additional attacks. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to source code access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-15T21:16:13.122Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aad5cfc55bf5e2cf53217ec
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 15:47:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 16:02:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 8
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