CVE-2025-36076: 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
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 10:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 2 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMCognos Analytics | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Limit authenticated user access to trusted personnel and review source code handling policies to reduce risk.
Description
IBM Cognos Analytics versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 FP1 and 12.0.4 through 12.0.4 FP2 store sensitive information in source code. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to leverage this exposure in further attacks against the system. The issue is classified under CWE-540, indicating sensitive information exposure in source code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with low confidentiality impact and no impact on integrity or availability.